M0.8 Depth: 10.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Ascoli Piceno, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 15:18:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Ascoli Piceno, Marche (Italy) on May 13, 2026 at 15:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

10.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 15:18:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Ascoli Piceno

County

Ascoli Piceno

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.80030, 13.48570

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.9 km

10.9 km — close to 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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