Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 5.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Toscana · Sasso Pisano
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M1.5 Earthquake near Sasso Pisano, Toscana (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On May 20, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Sasso Pisano, Toscana (Italy). With a focal depth of about 5 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.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
4a8ce12775d0e6e494c4d584726126463bea55d1
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 17:29:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Sasso Pisano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.16070,
10.86970
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Toscana
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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