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M0.7 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 6 km N Montereale (AQ)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 04:56:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 6 km N Montereale (AQ). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 04:56:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.57480, 13.24270
Temperature
6.7°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
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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