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M1.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Premilcuore, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 08:21:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Premilcuore, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on February 16, 2026 at 08:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 08:21:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Premilcuore
Village
Premilcuore
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.96000, 11.77170
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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  • Ischia
    Distance: 399 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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