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M1.2 Depth: 23.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Chiaserna, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 11:05:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Chiaserna, Marche (Italy) on August 12, 2026 at 11:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
23.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 11:05:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Chiaserna
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Chiaserna
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.45370, 12.67430
Temperature
31.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.7 km
Shallow
23.7 km
23.7 km — deeper 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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