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M1.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Villafranca in Lunigiana, Toscana (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 14:20:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Villafranca in Lunigiana, Toscana (Italy) on May 13, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 14:20:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Toscana
City
Villafranca in Lunigiana
Village
Villafranca in Lunigiana
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.28420, 9.96770
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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