M0.9 Depth: 7.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 15:51:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Marche (Italy) on August 24, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

7.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-24 15:51:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Castelsantangelo sul Nera

County

Macerata

Village

Castelsantangelo sul Nera

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.90000, 13.20980

Temperature

26.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 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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