Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M1.2 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on July 13, 2026 at 14:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
c73d041247b363e2277eb730424606b5a368bea3
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 14:14:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.81420,
16.58730
Temperature
32.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Italy
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
508
Country (24h)
Italy
36
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