M1.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ala, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 05:13:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Ala, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on April 8, 2026 at 05:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to 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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