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M1.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Ala, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 05:13:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 05:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Ala, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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