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M1.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Montemonaco, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 17:02:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Montemonaco, Marche (Italy) on July 9, 2026 at 17:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 17:02:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Montemonaco
County
Ascoli Piceno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.87270, 13.29720
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — deeper 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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