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M0.8 Depth: 9.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Montefalco, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 13:43:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Montefalco, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 13:43:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Montefalco
County
Perugia
Village
Montefalco
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.86380, 12.69570
Temperature
37.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — shallower 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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