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M1.7 Depth: 21.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 3 km NE Ponzano di Fermo (FM)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 04:12:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 3 km NE Ponzano di Fermo (FM) on March 20, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 04:12:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.11900, 13.69450
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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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