EMSC · September 13, 2026
Magnitude 2.0 earthquake — 3 km ENE of Montappone, Italy
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded near 3 km ENE of Montappone, Italy on Sep 13, 2026, 11:36 AM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+2), at a depth of about 24.5 km, according to EMSC.
EMSCShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-09-13 11:15 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 2.0 · local (Richter) magnitude
- Location
- 3 km ENE of Montappone, Italy
- Local time at the epicentre
- Sep 13, 2026, 11:36 AM — UTC+2
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-09-13 09:36 UTC
- Depth
- 24.5 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 43.127, 13.439
- Felt reports
- No “Did You Feel It?” reports submitted
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Review status
- Reviewed by a seismologist
- Catalog
- EMSC (Centro Sismológico Euromediterráneo)
Epicentre and nearby recent earthquakes
The highlighted circle is this earthquake. Smaller circles are other events recorded nearby in the last 30 days.
What the shaking was like
Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
No intensity estimate was published for this event, which is usual for small earthquakes far from populated areas.
Who lives nearby
About 264,249 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 2,315,529 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Montappone | 2.7 km ENE | 1,516 |
| Falerone | 3.6 km SE | 500 |
| Massa Fermana | 3.7 km NE | 544 |
| Monte Vidon Corrado | 4.1 km E | 352 |
| Sant'Angelo in Pontano | 4.7 km SW | 449 |
| Loro Piceno | 4.7 km NNW | 1,308 |
| Piane | 5.6 km SE | 1,503 |
| Ripe San Ginesio | 6.1 km WNW | 161 |
| Servigliano | 6.8 km SE | 1,431 |
| Colmurano | 7.8 km WNW | 579 |
Earthquake history in this area
12 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5+ have been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Italy.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
22 other events within 100 km in the last 30 days.
M 2.1 3 km SW of Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Italy
M 2.2 5 km ENE of Colli sul Velino, Italy
M 2.4 5 km ENE of Norcia, Italy
M 2.2 18 km SW of Senigallia, Italy
M 2.1 1 km ENE of Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Italy
M 2.9 1 km NNE of Falerone, Italy
M 2.4 3 km ENE of Amatrice, Italy
M 2.4 4 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy
M 2.1 4 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 3 km ENE of Montappone, Italy earthquake?
Magnitude 2.0 (local (Richter) magnitude), at a depth of 24.5 km. Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
Exactly when did it happen?
Sep 13, 2026, 11:36 AM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+2). In universal time: 2026-09-13 09:36 UTC.
Was it felt?
No “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted for this event. Small earthquakes usually pass unnoticed except very close to the epicentre.
Was there a tsunami warning?
No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
Which towns are closest to the epicentre?
The closest is Montappone, 2.7 km ENE (population 1,516).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
Yes. The largest earthquake recorded within 200 km since 1960 was magnitude 6.6 (5 km ESE of Preci, Italy, 2016), and 22 further events were recorded within 100 km in the last 30 days.
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About this page
Event data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and, in Venezuela, FUNVISIS. Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.