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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Ventimiglia, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 21:02:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 19, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Ventimiglia, Liguria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 5 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 RESIF. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 21:02:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Ventimiglia
County
Provincia di Imperia
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.80584, 7.59241
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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