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M2.5 Depth: 44.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Massa, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 18:26:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Massa, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on September 4, 2026 at 18:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
44.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 18:26:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Massa
County
Reggio nell'Emilia
Village
Massa
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.39070, 10.61930
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.3 km
Shallow
44.3 km
44.3 km — deeper 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

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  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 339 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 488 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 490 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy

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