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M1.3 Depth: 16.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Capitignano, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 00:59:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Capitignano, Abruzzo (Italy) on July 7, 2026 at 00:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 00:59:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Capitignano
County
L'Aquila
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.52080, 13.27470
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 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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