M1.0 Depth: 42.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Villa Santa Lucia degli Abruzzi (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 21:28:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 21:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Villa Santa Lucia degli Abruzzi (Italy). With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

42.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-08 21:28:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

City

Villa Santa Lucia degli Abruzzi

County

L'Aquila

Village

Villa Santa Lucia degli Abruzzi

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.35680, 13.77320

Temperature

10.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42 km

42 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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