M1.0 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Vallo di Nera, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 01:25:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 01:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Vallo di Nera, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 11 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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

10.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 01:25:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Umbria

City

Vallo di Nera

County

Perugia

Village

Vallo di Nera

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.78750, 12.87780

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.8 km

10.8 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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