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M1.8 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Falconara Marittima, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 04:22:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Falconara Marittima, Marche (Italy) on May 1, 2026 at 04:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 04:22:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Falconara Marittima
County
Ancona
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.66900, 13.41430
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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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