Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.6 km
- Source
- INGV
Tuscany · Barga
Country overviewItaly · Tuscany
M1.5 Earthquake near Barga, Tuscany (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On September 11, 2026 at 10:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Barga, Tuscany (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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36
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