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M2.0 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Fosdinovo, Tuscany (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 11:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 11:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Fosdinovo, Tuscany (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 11:42:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Tuscany
City
Fosdinovo
Village
Fosdinovo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.13870, 10.07120
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower 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

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  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 342 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 492 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
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    Distance: 497 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy

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