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M1.4 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 4 km E Norcia (PG)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 23:34:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 4 km E Norcia (PG). With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 23:34:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.78830, 13.13680
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 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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