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M1.4 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Monte Cavallo, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 09:23:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Monte Cavallo, Marche (Italy) on August 26, 2026 at 09:23 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 09:23:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Monte Cavallo
County
Macerata
Village
Monte Cavallo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.96670, 12.96370
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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