M0.7 Depth: 6.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Pretare, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 14:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Pretare, Marche (Italy). 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

6.5 km

UTC time

2026-07-30 14:26:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Pretare

County

Ascoli Piceno

Village

Pretare

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.81220, 13.30620

Temperature

32.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.5 km

6.5 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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