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M0.4 Depth: 6.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Barberino di Mugello, Tuscany (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 16:45:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Barberino di Mugello, Tuscany (Italy) on July 29, 2026 at 16:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 16:45:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Tuscany
City
Barberino di Mugello
County
Florence
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.10180, 11.25230
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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    Distance: 287 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 433 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 434 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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