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M1.7 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Tuscany (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 10:21:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Tuscany (Italy) on August 26, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 10:21:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Tuscany
City
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
County
Pisa
Village
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.18900, 10.85120
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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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