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M1.7 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Fiordimonte, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 12:08:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 12:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Fiordimonte, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 12:08:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Fiordimonte
County
Macerata
Village
Fiordimonte
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.00970, 13.09230
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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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