Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 24.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lombardia · Ponte in Valtellina
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M2.3 Earthquake near Ponte in Valtellina, Lombardia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On March 28, 2026 at 10:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Ponte in Valtellina, Lombardia (Italy). 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
4ea4f45b2cf91d0a05752e32cbfe73783b0b0acb
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 10:45:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ponte in Valtellina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.08610,
10.01040
Temperature
4.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 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
Italy
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,246 Catalogue entries
Of 1,245 other entries for this area and period, 508 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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572
Country (24h)
Italy
62
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