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M1.7 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Caderzone Terme, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 07:40:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Caderzone Terme, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on August 21, 2026 at 07:40 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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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.

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