Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 2.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M1.6 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on July 12, 2026 at 22:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
09271bc40c34c75a18616d0c4f7c25d6200ad699
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 22:38:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.11320,
14.17270
Temperature
22.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 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
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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503
Country (24h)
Italy
39
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