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M0.7 Depth: 9.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Ussita (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 03:00:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 03:00 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Ussita (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 03:00:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Ussita
County
Macerata
Village
Ussita
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.94470, 13.13420
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 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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