M1.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Claut / Cjolt, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 23:49:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Claut / Cjolt, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 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.

Italy: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

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