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M1.7 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 3 km E Preci (PG)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 07:00:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 3 km E Preci (PG) on March 20, 2026 at 07:00 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 07:00:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.87530, 13.07970
Temperature
4.0°C

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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
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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