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M0.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Brentonico, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 13:15:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Brentonico, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on September 4, 2026 at 13:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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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