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M1.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Palazzuolo sul Senio, Tuscany (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 20:56:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Palazzuolo sul Senio, Tuscany (Italy) on August 17, 2026 at 20:56 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 20:56:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Tuscany
City
Palazzuolo sul Senio
County
Florence
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.14720, 11.57080
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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  • Ischia
    Distance: 425 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
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    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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