M3.0 Depth: 10.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 01:53:31 UTC Local time:
M3.0 earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE) on Mar 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE) · 2026-03-21 01:53:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE) on March 21, 2026 at 01:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 01:53:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.52470, 14.19870
Temperature
14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 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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