Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 16.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Emilia-Romagna · Montalecchio
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M1.7 Earthquake near Montalecchio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)
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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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
8c1ee6f5c775fe92c204c2e462b7c095eb3ae9bc
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 18:35:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Montalecchio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.17280,
10.67080
Temperature
22.9°C
Depth profile
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
Emilia-Romagna
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 100 Catalogue entries
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