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M1.5 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Osteria del Gatto, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 03:10:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 03:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Osteria del Gatto, Umbria (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 03:10:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Osteria del Gatto
County
Perugia
Village
Osteria del Gatto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.29230, 12.74480
Temperature
19.7°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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