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M1.2 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Casella, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 15:11:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Casella, Liguria (Italy) on July 14, 2026 at 15:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:11:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Casella
County
Genoa
Village
Casella
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.53320, 9.02030
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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