M1.3 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 4 km E Avezzano (AQ)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:17:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 4 km E Avezzano (AQ) on April 5, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:17:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.04550, 13.47420
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 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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