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M0.3 Depth: 6.8 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Cerreto di Spoleto, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 21:34:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Cerreto di Spoleto, Umbria (Italy) on August 26, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 21:34:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Cerreto di Spoleto
County
Perugia
Village
Cerreto di Spoleto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.86220, 12.92480
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower 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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