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M1.6 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY

UTC time: 2026-05-19 23:04:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY on May 19, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 23:04:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.89540, 7.00460
Temperature
-2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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