Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Massa Martana, Umbria; No Significant Damage Reported

Earthquake Recorded in Central Italy

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded in the Italian region of Umbria on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The seismic event occurred at 23:11:39 Italian time (UTC+2), with its epicenter located just 1 kilometer northeast of Massa Martana, in the province of Perugia. The tremor, which had a depth of 8 kilometers, was widely felt across the region, causing alarm among residents, though initial reports indicate no significant damage to people or structures.

Seismic Details and Epicenter

According to the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), the earthquake registered a local magnitude (ML) of 3.8. The precise coordinates of the epicenter were identified as 42.7868 latitude and 12.5302 longitude. The relatively shallow depth of 8 kilometers contributed to the widespread perception of the shaking. This event follows a milder tremor of magnitude 2.3 recorded earlier on the same day near Cerreto di Spoleto.

Impact and Emergency Response

The earthquake was distinctly felt in numerous towns and cities throughout Umbria, including Todi, Foligno, Spoleto, and Terni, and even in parts of neighboring regions such as Marche, Abruzzo, and Lazio. Many residents of Massa Martana, startled by the strong shaking, reportedly went out into the streets. The Mayor of Massa Martana, Francesco Federici, confirmed the strong perception of the quake and the initial fear among the population.

Immediately following the event, regional authorities activated emergency protocols. The Regional Civil Protection and the Firefighters initiated checks across the affected areas. While some initial concerns were raised about potential minor structural damage to a couple of residential units, subsequent and ongoing verifications by emergency services have confirmed that no significant damage to buildings or injuries to people have been reported. The President of the Umbria Region, Stefania Proietti, has been in constant contact with local mayors and the national Civil Protection department, emphasizing that no critical reports have been received.

Ongoing Monitoring

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely. The Umbria region, historically prone to seismic activity, remains vigilant. Residents are reminded to contact the single emergency number 112 in case of any critical situations.