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M1.3 Depth: 28.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Casola Valsenio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 03:07:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Casola Valsenio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on August 17, 2026 at 03:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
28.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 03:07:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Casola Valsenio
County
Ravenna
Village
Casola Valsenio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.17320, 11.57550
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.4 km
Shallow
28.4 km
28.4 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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