M1.0 Depth: 16.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 16:30:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 16:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

16.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 16:30:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Serravalle di Chienti

County

Macerata

Village

Serravalle di Chienti

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.95030, 12.93430

Temperature

24.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.3 km

16.3 km — deeper than 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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