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M1.0 Depth: 13.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Sassoferrato, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 04:45:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Sassoferrato, Marche (Italy) on August 30, 2026 at 04:45 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 04:45:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Sassoferrato
County
Ancona
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.47250, 12.78830
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 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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