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
State
County
Village
Villa Col dei Canali
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.36870, 12.70080

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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