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M0.7 Depth: 10.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 22:31:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on July 21, 2026 at 22:31 UTC. 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 22:31:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.18550, 15.13200
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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