M1.0 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Norcia, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 02:51:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Norcia, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 02:51:56 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.84630, 13.07730
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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