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M1.1 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Montemonaco, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 05:42:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Montemonaco, Marche (Italy) on July 30, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 05:42:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Montemonaco
County
Ascoli Piceno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.85530, 13.25330
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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