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M1.1 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 01:16:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 01:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:16:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Castelsantangelo sul Nera
County
Macerata
Village
Castelsantangelo sul Nera
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.90500, 13.22330
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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