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M0.8 Depth: 11.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Norcia, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 18:03:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Norcia, Umbria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 18:03:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Norcia
County
Perugia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.78400, 13.22070

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 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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