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M1.3 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Massa Martana, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 06:11:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Massa Martana, Umbria (Italy) on August 22, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 06:11:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Massa Martana
County
Perugia
Village
Massa Martana
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.79050, 12.52070
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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