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M1.2 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Accumoli, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 01:11:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 01:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Accumoli, Lazio (Italy). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 01:11:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Accumoli
County
Rieti
Village
Accumoli
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.64700, 13.20670
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 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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