M0.3 Depth: 17.5 km

M0.3 Earthquake near San Severino Marche, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 02:09:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 02:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near San Severino Marche, Marche (Italy). With a focal depth of about 18 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M0.3

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-23 02:09:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

San Severino Marche

County

Macerata

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.23980, 13.16320

Temperature

-0.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 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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