M0.8 Depth: 7.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Città di Castello, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 12:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Città di Castello, Umbria (Italy) on May 16, 2026 at 12:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

7.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-16 12:35:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Umbria

City

Città di Castello

County

Perugia

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.47500, 12.29830

Temperature

12.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.3 km

7.3 km — shallower 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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