Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 8.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Tuscany · Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
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M1.7 Earthquake near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Tuscany (Italy)
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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 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
453ce1c4e639d5103e13ff8f6f8292e03854dd3e
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 10:21:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.18900,
10.85120
Temperature
31.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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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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