M1.7
Depth:
5.7 km
M1.7 Earthquake near Piazza, Lombardy (Italy)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Piazza, Lombardy (Italy) on August 19, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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.
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