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M2.1 Earthquake near Nocera Umbra, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 07:20:38 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Nocera Umbra, Umbria (Italy) on August 11, 2026 at 07:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
9abf056d0e14ee651007ad28a8e757b3664a0c7a
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
63.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 07:20:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Nocera Umbra
County
Perugia
Village
Nocera Umbra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.12120, 12.85750
Temperature
28.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.7 km
Shallow
63.7 km
63.7 km — deeper 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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