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M1.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Tolmezzo / Tumieç, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 17:43:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Tolmezzo / Tumieç, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) on February 16, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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.

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