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M0.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Posina, Veneto (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 23:48:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Posina, Veneto (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 23:48:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Veneto
City
Posina
County
Vicenza
Village
Posina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.78120, 11.23880
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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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