M0.8 Depth: 13.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Montereale, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 18:22:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Montereale, Abruzzo (Italy) on August 24, 2026 at 18:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

13.7 km

UTC time

2026-08-24 18:22:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Abruzzo

City

Montereale

County

L'Aquila

Village

Cabbia

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.47980, 13.18930

Temperature

17.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.7 km

13.7 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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