M1.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Gualdo Tadino, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 06:19:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Gualdo Tadino, Umbria (Italy) on August 19, 2026 at 06:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 06:19:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Umbria

City

Gualdo Tadino

County

Perugia

Village

Cerqueto

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.24030, 12.75420

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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