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M1.8 Depth: 25.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Belvedere, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 15:29:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Belvedere, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on July 29, 2026 at 15:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
25.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 15:29:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Belvedere
County
Bologna
Village
Belvedere
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.23720, 11.47600
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.3 km
Shallow
25.3 km
25.3 km — deeper 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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  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 294 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 437 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 438 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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