Back to map
M0.3 Depth: 10.5 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Mercatello sul Metauro, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 22:53:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Mercatello sul Metauro, Marche (Italy) on August 26, 2026 at 22:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 22:53:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Mercatello sul Metauro
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Mercatello sul Metauro
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.62520, 12.33270
Temperature
21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 210 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 345 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 347 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Italy

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Italy

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share