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M1.6 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Preci, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 00:11:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 00:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Preci, Umbria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 00:11:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Preci
County
Perugia
Village
Preci
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.88120, 13.07580
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 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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