Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 9.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Emilia-Romagna · Castello
Country overviewItaly · Emilia-Romagna
M1.3 Earthquake near Castello, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Castello, Emilia-Romagna (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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
01e343cd3e5eaedd9c36926aa605943fdc259bbd
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 13:53:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Castello
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.20870,
10.67330
Temperature
11.3°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Emilia-Romagna
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 99 Catalogue entries
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