M2.6 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Civitella del Tronto, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 00:56:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Civitella del Tronto, Abruzzo (Italy) on August 15, 2026 at 00:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

19.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 00:56:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Abruzzo

City

Civitella del Tronto

County

Teramo

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.79570, 13.74680

Temperature

19.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.1 km

19.1 km — deeper than 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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