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M0.9 Depth: 5.9 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 6 km W Pietralunga (PG)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:49:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 6 km W Pietralunga (PG) on May 18, 2026 at 10:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:49:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.45380, 12.36380
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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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