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M1.6 Depth: 14.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 6 km W Montegallo (AP)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 08:07:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 6 km W Montegallo (AP). With a focal depth of about 14 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 08:07:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.83800, 13.25580
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 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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