M0.9 Depth: 13.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Montereale, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 07:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 07:06 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Montereale, Abruzzo (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: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

13.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 07:06:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Abruzzo

City

Montereale

County

L'Aquila

Village

Aringo

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.57780, 13.25520

Temperature

25.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.4 km

13.4 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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