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M1.8 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 3 km N Valva (SA)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 16:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 3 km N Valva (SA). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:38:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.76420, 15.27720
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 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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