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M1.2 Depth: 41.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Pertosa (SA)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 23:12:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Pertosa (SA). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
41.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 23:12:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.54650, 15.45170
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.9 km
Shallow
41.9 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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