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M1.5 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 03:05:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Marche (Italy) on August 25, 2026 at 03:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 03:05:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Castelsantangelo sul Nera
County
Macerata
Village
Castelsantangelo sul Nera
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.87130, 13.20570
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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