M1.7 Depth: 29.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4 km NE Offida (AP)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 06:08:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NE Offida (AP) on May 6, 2026 at 06:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
29.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 06:08:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.95870, 13.72350
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.7 km
Shallow
29.7 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

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