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M1.6 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 3 km E Monterotondo Marittimo (GR)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 20:37:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 3 km E Monterotondo Marittimo (GR). With a focal depth of about 8 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 20:37:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.13720, 10.88720
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 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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    Distance: 372 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
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