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M1.7 Depth: 30.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 02:07:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on February 26, 2026 at 02:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 02:07:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.13300, 17.30170
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.7 km
Shallow
30.7 km
30.7 km — deeper 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

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    Distance: 216 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
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    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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