M0.8 Depth: 6.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 5 km SE Siena (SI)

UTC time: 2026-03-11 23:01:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 5 km SE Siena (SI) on March 11, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-11 23:01:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.28000, 11.36280
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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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