M0.8 Depth: 12.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Gualdo Tadino, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 09:09:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Gualdo Tadino, Umbria (Italy) on August 31, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

12.9 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 09:09:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Umbria

City

Gualdo Tadino

County

Perugia

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.19830, 12.73000

Temperature

29.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.9 km

12.9 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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