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M0.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Montereale, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 17:53:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Montereale, Abruzzo (Italy). With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 17:53:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Montereale
County
L'Aquila
Village
Montereale
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.52770, 13.22820
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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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