Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 8.6 km
- Source
- INGV
Tuscany · Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
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M1.5 Earthquake near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Tuscany (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Tuscany (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
a9d56a103299e01cd8ebae52c51244f6645aace8
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 09:56:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.18970,
10.86320
Temperature
31.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
Italy
37
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