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M1.0 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 10:58:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 10:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 10:58:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.17700, 15.07870
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 136 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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