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M0.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Sassoferrato, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 07:21:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 07:21 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Sassoferrato, Marche (Italy). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 07:21:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Sassoferrato
County
Ancona
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.45650, 12.78380
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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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