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M2.4 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Norcia, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 16:33:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 16:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Norcia, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 16:33:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Norcia
County
Perugia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.83070, 13.20620
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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