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M0.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Poggiodomo, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 00:04:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Poggiodomo, Umbria (Italy) on August 16, 2026 at 00:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 00:04:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Poggiodomo
County
Perugia
Village
Poggiodomo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.68270, 12.94470
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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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