M1.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Apecchio, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 05:06:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Apecchio, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 05:06:32 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Apecchio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.58570, 12.43380
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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