M1.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Roma, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 12:58:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Roma, Lazio (Italy) on March 16, 2026 at 12:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-16 12:58:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Lazio

City

Roma

County

Roma Capitale

Village

Osteria del Curato

Source

ingv

Coordinates

41.86880, 12.57030

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

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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