M1.9 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Buonconvento, Tuscany (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 16:53:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Buonconvento, Tuscany (Italy). 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

9.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 16:53:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Tuscany

City

Buonconvento

County

Siena

Village

Buonconvento

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.15950, 11.46220

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.6 km

9.6 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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