M4.6 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 01:46:04 UTC Local time:
M4.6 earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE) on Mar 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE) · 2026-03-21 01:46:04 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Tirreno Meridionale (MARE) on March 21, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 01:46:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.53420, 14.18770
Temperature
14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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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