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M0.7 Depth: 16.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Montegallo, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 07:30:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 07:30 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Montegallo, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 07:30:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Montegallo
County
Ascoli Piceno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.85550, 13.30270
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 km
16.3 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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