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M1.0 Depth: 21.9 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Gualdo, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 22:47:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Gualdo, Marche (Italy) on March 18, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 22:47:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Gualdo
County
Macerata
Village
Gualdo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.07880, 13.35320
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.9 km
Shallow
21.9 km
21.9 km — deeper 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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