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M1.2 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 12:00:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy). 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 98 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 12:00:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Serravalle di Chienti
County
Macerata
Village
Serravalle di Chienti
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.96020, 12.93930
Temperature
33.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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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