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M1.8 Earthquake near Gubbio, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 09:32:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Gubbio, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

ID
069a46f146e3f5c22cf6a669cbdcc6c7bb30e1c4
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 09:32:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Gubbio
County
Perugia
Village
Monteleto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.38420, 12.51050
Temperature
34.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower 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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