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M0.6 Depth: 5.6 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Rezzoaglio, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 19:50:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Rezzoaglio, Liguria (Italy) on August 15, 2026 at 19:50 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.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 19:50:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Rezzoaglio
County
Genoa
Village
Rezzoaglio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.52180, 9.40870
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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