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M1.0 Earthquake near Rieti, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-20 10:42:05 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Rieti, Lazio (Italy) on September 20, 2026 at 10:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

ID
b18851dc17c7abd7fc0863dd4cb21b3acd5f26d7
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 10:42:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Rieti
County
Rieti
Village
Lisciano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.45620, 12.92970
Temperature
19.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,274 Catalogue entries

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