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M1.7 Depth: 28.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 2 km NE Aliminusa (PA)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 11:19:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 11:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 2 km NE Aliminusa (PA). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 11:19:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.87370, 13.79880
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 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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