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M1.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 20:31:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 20:31:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.61270, 15.65180
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
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

  • Palinuro
    Distance: 72 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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