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M1.7 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Norcia, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 10:57:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Norcia, Umbria (Italy) on April 16, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 10:57:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Norcia
County
Perugia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.70230, 13.15230
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — close to 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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