Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 9.6 km
- Source
- INGV
Marche
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M0.9 Earthquake near 7 km SW Mercatello sul Metauro (PU) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On September 4, 2025 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 7 km SW Mercatello sul Metauro (PU) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower than 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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Marche
Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 51 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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