M2.4
Depth:
6.7 km
M2.4 Earthquake near Gubbio, Umbria (Italy)
About this earthquake
On July 17, 2026 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Gubbio, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC. Italy: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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Stats (last 24h)
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665
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