M0.6 Depth: 16.6 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Serra San Quirico, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 05:11:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Serra San Quirico, Marche (Italy) on September 1, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 05:11:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Serra San Quirico

County

Ancona

Village

Serra San Quirico

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.41430, 13.05420

Temperature

23.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 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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