M1.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Montemonaco, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 18:42:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Montemonaco, Marche (Italy) on July 9, 2026 at 18:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 18:42:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Montemonaco

County

Ascoli Piceno

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.86720, 13.28820

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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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