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M1.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 4 km NE Castel di Lucio (ME)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:03:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 4 km NE Castel di Lucio (ME). 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:03:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.91830, 14.32500
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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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