M3.1 Depth: 8.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Verzegnis, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 11:24:47 UTC Local time:
M3.1 earthquake near Verzegnis on Apr 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Verzegnis, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) · 2026-04-17 11:24:47 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Verzegnis, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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.

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