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Apennine Range
The Apennines mountain range.
Most recorded earthquakes in the Apennine Range are shallow, occurring at depths ranging from three to 19 miles (approximately five to 30 kilometers). This frequent seismic activity is generally attributed to the complex tectonic interactions between the African and European plates as the mountain chain continues to settle.1