Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 12.3 km
- Source
- INGV
Italia
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M1.4 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On May 24, 2026 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Italia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
a752562ce21a0860c2d4f6455b8383b29042026f
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 17:24:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.49000,
14.87300
Temperature
21.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,245 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Italy
64
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