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M0.9 Depth: 12.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Ala, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 12:11:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Ala, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on May 9, 2026 at 12:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 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

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