Magnitude
M0.4
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- INGV
Friuli – Venezia Giulia · Amaro
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M0.4 Earthquake near Amaro, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 19:53 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Amaro, Friuli – Venezia Giulia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
ID
f773099f83935a625ee9169600f4355600f40101
Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 19:53:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Amaro
Source
ingv
Coordinates
46.36330,
13.10000
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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
Italy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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37
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