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M1.2 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Castel Ritaldi, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 14:37:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 14:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Castel Ritaldi, Umbria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 14:37:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Castel Ritaldi
County
Perugia
Village
Castel Ritaldi
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.84000, 12.62880
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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