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M0.6 Depth: 12.6 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Pescara del Tronto, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 19:08:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Pescara del Tronto, Marche (Italy) on August 1, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 19:08:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Pescara del Tronto
County
Ascoli Piceno
Village
Pescara del Tronto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.73280, 13.25300
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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