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M1.4 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Cittaducale, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 07:39:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Cittaducale, Lazio (Italy) on August 23, 2026 at 07:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 07:39:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Cittaducale
County
Rieti
Village
Santa Rufina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.40430, 12.93180
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 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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