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M1.8 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Montefiorino, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 11:28:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Montefiorino, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on July 30, 2026 at 11:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 11:28:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Montefiorino
County
Modena
Village
Montefiorino
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.31320, 10.60480
Temperature
31.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 332 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 481 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 484 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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