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M1.5 Depth: 13.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 04:51:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on May 13, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 04:51:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.00480, 16.04380
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 117 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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