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M0.9 Depth: 8.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Valfornace, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 01:48:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 01:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Valfornace, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:48:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Valfornace
County
Macerata
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.06800, 13.09120
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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