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M0.7 Depth: 11.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Genga (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 14:43:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Genga (Italy) on February 28, 2026 at 14:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 14:43:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Genga
County
Ancona
Village
Genga
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.39500, 12.96830
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 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

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