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M1.7 Depth: 56.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 19:21:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
56.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 19:21:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.71170, 15.86030
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.9 km
Shallow
56.9 km
56.9 km — deeper 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

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 123 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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