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M1.2 Depth: 26.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Cesarò (ME)

UTC time: 2026-03-23 19:34:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Cesarò (ME) on March 23, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 19:34:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.84300, 14.71300
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 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

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    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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