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M1.4 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 01:46:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 01:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Serravalle di Chienti, Marche (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 01:46:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Serravalle di Chienti
County
Macerata
Village
Serravalle di Chienti
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.03750, 12.93620
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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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