Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Tuscany · Montieri
Country overviewItaly · Tuscany
M1.5 Earthquake near Montieri, Tuscany (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Montieri, Tuscany (Italy) on September 4, 2026 at 11:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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