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M1.6 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Sulzano, Lombardy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 23:29:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Sulzano, Lombardy (Italy) on August 28, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 23:29:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lombardy
City
Sulzano
County
Brescia
Village
Sulzano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.68630, 10.13330
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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