Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 6.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tuscany · Bibbiena
Country overviewItaly · Tuscany
M2.6 Earthquake near Bibbiena, Tuscany (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On September 25, 2026 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Bibbiena, Tuscany (Italy). With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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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Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,280 Catalogue entries
Of 1,279 other entries for this area and period, 267 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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468
Country (24h)
Italy
48
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