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M1.8 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 17:01:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 17:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Italia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 17:01:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.49000, 14.50600
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lipari
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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