M1.6 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 5 km E Bagno di Romagna (FC)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 05:36:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 05:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 5 km E Bagno di Romagna (FC). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:36:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.84100, 12.02880
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 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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