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M1.8 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 17:52:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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