M2.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Villa Col dei Canali, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 20:43:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Villa Col dei Canali, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 20:43:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Umbria

City

Villa Col dei Canali

County

Perugia

Village

Villa Col dei Canali

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.36870, 12.70080

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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