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M1.1 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sassoferrato, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 18:59:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Sassoferrato, Marche (Italy) on August 1, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 18:59:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Sassoferrato
County
Ancona
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.39480, 12.77650
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 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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