M1.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Cittareale, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 09:53:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Cittareale, Lazio (Italy) on July 22, 2026 at 09:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-22 09:53:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Lazio

City

Cittareale

County

Rieti

Village

Cittareale

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.61130, 13.17570

Temperature

22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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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