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M0.8 Depth: 9.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Mercatello sul Metauro, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 12:14:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Mercatello sul Metauro, Marche (Italy) on January 18, 2026 at 12:14 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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 12:14:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Marche
City
Mercatello sul Metauro
County
Pesaro e Urbino
Village
Mercatello sul Metauro
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.61280, 12.37670
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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