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M0.7 Depth: 12.2 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Matelica, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 18:34:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Matelica, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 18:34:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Matelica
County
Macerata
Village
Matelica
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.23170, 13.03350
Temperature
22.4°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
12.2 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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