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M1.7 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Montalecchio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 18:35:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Montalecchio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 18:35:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Montalecchio
County
Modena
Village
Montalecchio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.17280, 10.67080
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 316 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 465 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 468 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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