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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near LIGURIAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 16:46:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near LIGURIAN SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 16:46:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.74000, 8.61000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 402 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 499 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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