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M1.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Preone / Preon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 05:51:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Preone / Preon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) on April 16, 2026 at 05:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
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.

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