M1.6 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Aulla, Toscana (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 20:25:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Aulla, Toscana (Italy). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 20:25:23 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.24720, 10.05230
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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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