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M0.7 Depth: 3.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Socchieve / Soclêf, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 15:03:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Socchieve / Soclêf, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy) on August 17, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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.

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