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M1.7 Earthquake near Chiusi della Verna, Tuscany (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 20:07:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Chiusi della Verna, Tuscany (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
31944a19de8749cf5a67b6771e4270e1d4b805ac
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 20:07:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Tuscany
City
Chiusi della Verna
County
Arezzo
Village
Chiusi della Verna
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.68350, 11.97780
Temperature
21.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 223 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 364 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 364 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries

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