M2.0 Depth: 10.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 1 km NW Montieri (GR)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 21:22:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 1 km NW Montieri (GR) on March 15, 2026 at 21:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 21:22:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.14050, 11.00420
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 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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