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M0.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Brentonico, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 07:30:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Brentonico, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on August 29, 2026 at 07:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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.

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