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M1.5 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Pizzone, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 09:07:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Pizzone, Molise (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 09:07:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Molise
City
Pizzone
County
Isernia
Village
Pizzone
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.66870, 14.03270
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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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