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M2.3 Depth: 38.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Mar Ionio Settentrionale (MARE)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 20:08:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Mar Ionio Settentrionale (MARE) on March 13, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
38.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 20:08:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.17320, 16.80120

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.1 km
Shallow
38.1 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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