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M1.5 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Olevano Romano, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 09:05:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Olevano Romano, Lazio (Italy) on February 23, 2026 at 09:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 09:05:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Olevano Romano
County
Roma Capitale
Village
Olevano Romano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.84530, 13.01230
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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