M0.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Rionero Sannitico, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 04:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Rionero Sannitico, Molise (Italy) on August 22, 2026 at 04:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-22 04:53:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Molise

City

Rionero Sannitico

County

Isernia

Village

Rionero Sannitico

Source

ingv

Coordinates

41.73470, 14.17930

Temperature

22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — close to 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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