Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 3.4 km
- Source
- INGV
Tuscany · Monteroni d'Arbia
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M1.6 Earthquake near Monteroni d'Arbia, Tuscany (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 14:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Monteroni d'Arbia, Tuscany (Italy). With a focal depth of about 3 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
b1e4c84d1c82b5c1f0bf113e7fd57dbf7d68d9c9
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 14:31:11 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.24480,
11.42720
Temperature
25.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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622
Country (24h)
Italy
39
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