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M1.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 20:01:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on July 16, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 20:01:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.25130, 15.14370
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 132 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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