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M0.6 Depth: 23.5 km

M0.6 Earthquake near San Severino Marche, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 12:20:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near San Severino Marche, Marche (Italy) on August 15, 2026 at 12:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
23.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 12:20:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
San Severino Marche
County
Macerata
Village
Parolito
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.22570, 13.24070
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.5 km
Shallow
23.5 km
23.5 km — deeper 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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