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M1.2 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Picinisco, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 06:11:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Picinisco, Lazio (Italy) on April 1, 2026 at 06:11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 06:11:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Picinisco
County
Frosinone
Village
Picinisco
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.65380, 13.85350
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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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