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M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Foligno, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 04:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Foligno, Umbria (Italy) on August 20, 2026 at 04:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 04:08:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Foligno
County
Perugia
Village
San Giovanni Profiamma
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.97980, 12.71500
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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