Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M1.8 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on June 20, 2026 at 22:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
3d3187bd275d51f4c0d71ecbea6078a337bac024
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 22:49:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.44930,
14.23620
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Italy
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