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M1.2 Depth: 26.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Montappone, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 04:21:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Montappone, Marche (Italy). With a focal depth of about 27 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 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 04:21:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Montappone
County
Fermo
Village
Montappone
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.13980, 13.44180
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 km — deeper 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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