M0.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Mena / Mene, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 00:19:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 00:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Mena / Mene, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 4 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.

Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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