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M1.5 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Toscana (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 23:20:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Toscana (Italy) on February 17, 2026 at 23:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 23:20:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Toscana
City
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
County
Pisa
Village
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.16230, 10.89330
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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