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M0.4 Depth: 5.2 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Ventimiglia, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 10:32:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Ventimiglia, Liguria (Italy) on July 28, 2026 at 10:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 10:32:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Ventimiglia
County
Provincia di Imperia
Village
Trucco
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.86130, 7.59520
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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