Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- INGV
Lazio · Leonessa
Country overviewItaly · Lazio
M1.0 Earthquake near Leonessa, Lazio (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On August 21, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Leonessa, Lazio (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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526
Country (24h)
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37
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