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M1.2 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Ussita, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 01:36:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Ussita, Marche (Italy) on July 2, 2026 at 01:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 01:36:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Ussita
County
Macerata
Village
Ussita
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.92170, 13.18570
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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