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M1.7 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Leonessa, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 11:14:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Leonessa, Lazio (Italy) on February 22, 2026 at 11:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 11:14:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Leonessa
County
Rieti
Village
Leonessa
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.52020, 12.95330
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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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