M1.1 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 11 km N Ragalna (CT)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 08:12:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 08:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 11 km N Ragalna (CT). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 08:12:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.72600, 14.95400
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 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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