M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Zerba, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 23:28:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Zerba, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). 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.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 23:28:37 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Zerba
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.68020, 9.24480
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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