Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Friuli – Venezia Giulia · Zuglio
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M1.2 Earthquake near Zuglio, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2026 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Zuglio, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 16 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 EMSC. Italy: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
bd86b0a524cd183695ab56fe2a39b8f354f49260
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 17:15:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Zuglio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.46900,
12.96390
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — deeper than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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
Italy
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,272 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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640
Country (24h)
Italy
49
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