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M0.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Ala, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 10:03:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Ala, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on August 14, 2026 at 10:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — deeper 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.

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