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M0.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Preone / Preon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 20:29:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Preone / Preon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Italy: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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.

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