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M0.8 Depth: 11.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near San Severino Marche, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 21:06:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near San Severino Marche, Marche (Italy) on August 16, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 21:06:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
San Severino Marche
County
Macerata
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.23620, 13.17720
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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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