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M1.4 Depth: 60.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 23:47:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
60.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 23:47:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.19650, 15.89920
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.4 km
Shallow
60.4 km
60.4 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 97 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 130 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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