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M1.2 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Apecchio, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 17:11:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Apecchio, Marche (Italy) on February 28, 2026 at 17:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 17:11:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Apecchio
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Apecchio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.58170, 12.39520
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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