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M1.0 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Spoleto, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 12:45:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 12:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Spoleto, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 12:45:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Spoleto
County
Perugia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.81630, 12.75220
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower 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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