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M1.3 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Valfornace, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 07:48:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Valfornace, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 07:48:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Valfornace
County
Macerata
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.07630, 13.09800
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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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