Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- INGV
Emilia-Romagna · Castello
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M1.3 Earthquake near Castello, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Castello, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on February 8, 2026 at 10:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
0387381906d158e6848c5628434aa7169aae8cfb
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 10:54:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Castello
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.20380,
10.68520
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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
Emilia-Romagna
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 99 Catalogue entries
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