Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 8.8 km
- Source
- INGV
Toscana · Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
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M1.5 Earthquake near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Toscana (Italy)
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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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
ID
9d714fe1db4066f3f35a0dfbb3d980986bed2425
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 23:20:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.16230,
10.89330
Temperature
5.6°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Toscana
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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