Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.1 km
- Source
- INGV
Italia
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M1.5 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On February 2, 2026 at 07:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Italia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 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.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
Details
ID
1d1639dfb2e0e3cfc0964ae441920a9c9d7d65ea
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 07:37:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.94800,
15.46870
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
710
Country (24h)
Italy
36
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