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M1.2 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 3 km NE Ussita (MC)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 08:58:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 08:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 3 km NE Ussita (MC). With a focal depth of about 8 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 08:58:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.96830, 13.15370
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 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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