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M0.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Sansepolcro, Toscana (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 12:00:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Sansepolcro, Toscana (Italy) on March 21, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 12:00:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Toscana
City
Sansepolcro
County
Arezzo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.58770, 12.13400
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than 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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