M1.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ala, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 10:33:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 10:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Ala, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — deeper 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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