M1.2 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 3 km NW Monte Cavallo (MC)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 07:03:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 3 km NW Monte Cavallo (MC). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 07:03:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.01620, 12.97950
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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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