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M1.2 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Casacastalda, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 12:24:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Casacastalda, Umbria (Italy) on July 29, 2026 at 12:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 12:24:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Casacastalda
County
Perugia
Village
Casacastalda
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.19530, 12.65270
Temperature
35.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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