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M0.8 Depth: 15.1 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Piobbico (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 22:48:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Piobbico (Italy). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 22:48:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Piobbico
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Piobbico
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.59420, 12.44700
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 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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