M1.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Costacciaro, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 19:57:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Costacciaro, Umbria (Italy) on February 27, 2026 at 19:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 19:57:51 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
Costacciaro
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.37030, 12.72570
Temperature
8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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