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M1.2 Depth: 27.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Balzo, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:29:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Balzo, Marche (Italy) on July 18, 2026 at 15:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 15:29:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Balzo
County
Ascoli Piceno
Village
Balzo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.85180, 13.34330
Temperature
32.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — deeper 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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