Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- INGV
Toscana · Villafranca in Lunigiana
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M1.8 Earthquake near Villafranca in Lunigiana, Toscana (Italy)
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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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
2df64284e48b00a6c1c38864bfabf3de3954bc49
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 14:20:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Village
Villafranca in Lunigiana
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.28420,
9.96770
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Toscana
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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