Magnitude
M0.7
- Depth
- 4.8 km
- Source
- INGV
Tuscany · Barga
Country overviewItaly · Tuscany
M0.7 Earthquake near Barga, Tuscany (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On September 4, 2026 at 08:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Barga, Tuscany (Italy). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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)
Global (24h)
580
Country (24h)
Italy
43
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