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M1.5 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Portico e San Benedetto, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 05:52:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Portico e San Benedetto, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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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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