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M1.5 Depth: 19.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 2 km W Sant'Angelo in Pontano (MC)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 01:36:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 2 km W Sant'Angelo in Pontano (MC). With a focal depth of about 20 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
M1.5
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 01:36:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.09770, 13.37730
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 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

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