M1.2 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Campotosto, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 14:52:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Campotosto, Abruzzo (Italy) on August 11, 2026 at 14:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

8.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 14:52:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Abruzzo

City

Campotosto

County

L'Aquila

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.52350, 13.38970

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.3 km

8.3 km — shallower 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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