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M1.1 Depth: 24.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Ascoli Piceno, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 09:02:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Ascoli Piceno, Marche (Italy) on July 27, 2026 at 09:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 09:02:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Ascoli Piceno
County
Ascoli Piceno
Village
Mozzano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.84120, 13.53480
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — deeper than 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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