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M0.5 Depth: 10.8 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Arquata del Tronto, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 22:06:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Arquata del Tronto, Marche (Italy) on June 20, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 22:06:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Arquata del Tronto
County
Ascoli Piceno
Village
Arquata del Tronto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.75280, 13.20120
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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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