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M1.2 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Apecchio, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 23:23:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Apecchio, Marche (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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 23:23:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Apecchio
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Apecchio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.58830, 12.43680
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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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    Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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