Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 9.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M1.5 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on August 10, 2026 at 08:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
312a3ee0ce23696b8718164f3aed0cfab3060972
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 08:52:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.44050,
14.57650
Temperature
29.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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
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Stats (last 24h)
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513
Country (24h)
Italy
39
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