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M0.6 Depth: 9.3 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Genga, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 21:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Genga, Marche (Italy) on May 5, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:12:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Genga
County
Ancona
Village
Genga
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.41830, 12.97720
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower 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

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