M0.8 Depth: 8.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 00:47:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Abruzzo (Italy) on July 17, 2026 at 00:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

8.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-17 00:47:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Abruzzo

City

San Benedetto dei Marsi

County

L'Aquila

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.00430, 13.57420

Temperature

19.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.8 km

8.8 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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