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M1.7 Depth: 13.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Cagnano Amiterno, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 02:47:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 02:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Cagnano Amiterno, Abruzzo (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 02:47:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Cagnano Amiterno
County
L'Aquila
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.47950, 13.26330
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 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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