M1.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY

UTC time: 2026-05-06 04:04:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 04:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 04:04:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.80320, 7.45220
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 347 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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