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M1.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km SW Apecchio (PU)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:54:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 16:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km SW Apecchio (PU). With a focal depth of about 9 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:54:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.52070, 12.39500
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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

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