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M1.1 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Cittareale, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 08:40:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Cittareale, Lazio (Italy) on August 26, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 08:40:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Cittareale
County
Rieti
Village
Cittareale
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.61920, 13.16780
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 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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