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M0.8 Depth: 11.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Valfornace, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 18:14:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Valfornace, Marche (Italy) on August 23, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 18:14:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Valfornace
County
Macerata
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.06070, 13.10630
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 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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