Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 3.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Lazio · Villa Santa Lucia
Country overviewLazio · Villa Santa Lucia
Country overviewOn September 5, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Villa Santa Lucia, Lazio (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS