M1.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 11:45:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy) on July 19, 2026 at 11:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 11:45:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Serravalle di Chienti

County

Macerata

Village

Serravalle di Chienti

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.08470, 12.99280

Temperature

31.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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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