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M0.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Vallarsa, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 17:21:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Vallarsa, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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