Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M1.6 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on July 7, 2026 at 11:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
e44d2ce76e3c575a92e442b0b6ef4cc935cf0842
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 11:19:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.79150,
16.67930
Temperature
30.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — shallower 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
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Stromboli Activity reported
Italy
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
507
Country (24h)
Italy
32
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