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M1.9 Depth: 55.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Costa Calabra nord-occidentale (Cosenza)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 06:19:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Costa Calabra nord-occidentale (Cosenza). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 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
M1.9
Depth
55.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 06:19:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.22820, 15.99380
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.9 km
Shallow
55.9 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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