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M0.8 Depth: 10.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Contigliano, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 23:45:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Contigliano, Lazio (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 23:45:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Contigliano
County
Rieti
Village
Contigliano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.42250, 12.79150
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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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