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M0.9 Depth: 9.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 4 km NE Norcia (PG)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 04:36:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 04:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km NE Norcia (PG). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 04:36:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.81770, 13.12620
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 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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