Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 8.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tuscany · Barga
Country overviewItaly · Tuscany
M2.6 Earthquake near Barga, Tuscany (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On August 28, 2026 at 13:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Barga, Tuscany (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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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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537
Country (24h)
Italy
33
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