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M1.6 Depth: 23.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 3 km SW Montappone (FM)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 15:18:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 3 km SW Montappone (FM) on April 6, 2026 at 15:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
23.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 15:18:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.12320, 13.43980
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.3 km
Shallow
23.3 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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