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M1.5 Depth: 42.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Fossombrone (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 23:46:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Fossombrone (Italy) on February 21, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
42.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 23:46:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Fossombrone
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Fossombrone
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.61400, 12.82030
Temperature
2.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.5 km
Shallow
42.5 km
42.5 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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