M1.2 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Santa Maria in Valle, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 10:52:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Santa Maria in Valle, Umbria (Italy) on July 27, 2026 at 10:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

10.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 10:52:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Umbria

City

Santa Maria in Valle

County

Perugia

Village

Santa Maria in Valle

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.91500, 12.74420

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.8 km

10.8 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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