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M1.9 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Sessano del Molise, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 08:17:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Sessano del Molise, Molise (Italy). With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 08:17:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Molise
City
Sessano del Molise
County
Isernia
Village
Sessano del Molise
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.63630, 14.31200
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 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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