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M0.2 Depth: 5.4 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Mallare, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 10:22:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near Mallare, Liguria (Italy) on May 19, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 10:22:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Mallare
County
Savona
Village
Mallare
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.31880, 8.30920
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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