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M0.6 Depth: 10.9 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Martell - Martello, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 04:10:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Martell - Martello, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on August 12, 2026 at 04:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — close to 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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