M0.9 Depth: 8.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Campotosto, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 15:34:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Campotosto, Abruzzo (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

8.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 15:34:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Abruzzo

City

Campotosto

County

L'Aquila

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.52630, 13.39200

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.4 km

8.4 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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