M2.4 Depth: 10.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 3 km E Norcia (PG)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 22:20:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 22:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 3 km E Norcia (PG). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 22:20:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.80420, 13.13080
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 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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