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M1.7 Depth: 13.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Barete, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 21:53:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Barete, Abruzzo (Italy) on May 14, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 21:53:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Barete
County
L'Aquila
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.48400, 13.32180
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 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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