M0.9 Depth: 5.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 6 km W Serravalle di Chienti (MC)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 08:23:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 08:23 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 6 km W Serravalle di Chienti (MC). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 08:23:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.06220, 12.88520
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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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