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M1.6 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 06:05:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 06:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 06:05:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.68720, 10.18750
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 298 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 449 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 455 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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