Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 20.6 km
- Source
- INGV
San Ginesio
Country overviewItaly
M3.0 Earthquake near San Ginesio (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Ginesio (Italy) on April 18, 2026 at 12:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
6f62a7ed5aac5e0583d107001f94b218126a9e0c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 12:53:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
San Ginesio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.11630,
13.37030
Temperature
19.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.6 km
20.6 km — deeper than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 146 Catalogue entries
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