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M1.2 Depth: 16.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Capitignano, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 18:09:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Capitignano, Abruzzo (Italy) on August 21, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 18:09:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Capitignano
County
L'Aquila
Village
Capitignano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.51620, 13.30750
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 km
16.8 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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