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M1.8 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Popoli Terme, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 10:24:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 10:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Popoli Terme, Abruzzo (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 10:24:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Popoli Terme
County
Pescara
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.16170, 13.86630
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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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