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M0.4 Depth: 5.9 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Pielungo / Pielunc, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 21:26:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Pielungo / Pielunc, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy). 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. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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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
5.9 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.

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