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M0.7 Depth: 19.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Rocca Pitigliana, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 23:09:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 23:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Rocca Pitigliana, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 20 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 23:09:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Rocca Pitigliana
County
Bologna
Village
Rocca Pitigliana
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.23230, 11.02430
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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