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M0.7 Depth: 5.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 6 km W Pietralunga (PG)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 15:57:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 15:57 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 6 km W Pietralunga (PG). With a focal depth of about 6 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 15:57:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.46030, 12.36980
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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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