Magnitude
M0.6
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M0.6 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On July 7, 2026 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
f6971068035382ed0dfc7fd5ddbd2747d140e960
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 16:15:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.99880,
15.60580
Temperature
27.6°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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
494
Country (24h)
Italy
31
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