M1.8 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Petrella Salto, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 10:51:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Petrella Salto, Lazio (Italy) on July 9, 2026 at 10:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 10:51:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Lazio

City

Petrella Salto

County

Rieti

Village

Petrella Salto

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.36180, 13.05480

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.9 km

8.9 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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