Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Liguria · Sarzana
Country overviewItaly · Liguria
M4.1 Earthquake near Sarzana, Liguria (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On August 16, 2026 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Sarzana, Liguria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Felt reports
49felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 17, 2026, 1:28 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 16, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 146 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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540
Country (24h)
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31
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