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M1.9 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 05:20:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on July 24, 2026 at 05:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 05:20:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.11220, 17.17900
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 206 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 240 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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