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M1.3 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 12:18:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 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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