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M1.6 Depth: 25.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 2 km SW Sant'Angelo in Pontano (MC)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 16:08:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 2 km SW Sant'Angelo in Pontano (MC). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
25.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 16:08:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.08580, 13.38100
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.2 km
Shallow
25.2 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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