M1.4 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Alfero, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 11:35:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 11:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Alfero, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 11:35:28 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Alfero
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.84920, 12.05030
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
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