M1.2 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Rovereto, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 22:17:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Rovereto, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to 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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