M0.4 Depth: 4.6 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Serra San Quirico (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 21:59:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Serra San Quirico (Italy). With a focal depth of about 5 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 INGV. Italy: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.4

Depth

4.6 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 21:59:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

City

Serra San Quirico

County

Ancona

Village

Serra San Quirico

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.42850, 12.98730

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.6 km

4.6 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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