M0.6 Depth: 17.6 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 1 km N Capitignano (AQ)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 15:30:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 1 km N Capitignano (AQ) on April 6, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 15:30:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.53250, 13.30180
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 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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