M1.6 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 21:05:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on March 14, 2026 at 21:05 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. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 21:05:24 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.40520, 14.60920
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 99 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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