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M1.5 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Pizzone, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 22:58:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Pizzone, Molise (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 22:58:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Molise
City
Pizzone
County
Isernia
Village
Pizzone
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.66170, 14.01870
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — close to 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

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