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M0.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Piazzola, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 10:05:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 10:05 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Piazzola, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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