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M0.9 Depth: 13.9 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Chiaserna, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 23:01:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Chiaserna, Marche (Italy) on August 24, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 23:01:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Chiaserna
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Chiaserna
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.45270, 12.65650
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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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