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M1.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Martell - Martello, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 01:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 01:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Martell - Martello, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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