M6.0 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy — March 9, 2026
2026-03-09 23:03:54 UTC (2026-03-09) · approx. 12:03 AM UTC+1 local
Felt by 13 people across nearby locations.
On March 9, 2026 at 23:03 UTC, a magnitude 6.0 deep-focus earthquake struck 16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy, at a depth of 375.0 km and coordinates 40.5700°, 13.9841°. The earthquake was reported felt by 13 peopleacross nearby locations, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 3.0 (light). The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 161 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 556, placing it among routine seismic activity. The nearest populated place is Fiumicino (population 79,630).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 8.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Italy, a region characterized by the Apennine extensional belt and Calabrian subduction zone, where Africa-Eurasia convergence produces complex faulting. View all earthquakes in Italy.
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Nearest Populated Places
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 13 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 1,836,975 |
Earthquake Details
13.9841°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 6.0 earthquake near Sant'Angelo, Italy?
The magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck 16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy on March 9, 2026 at 23:03 UTC had a depth of 375.0 km. It was felt by 13 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 3.0 (light). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 40.5700°, 13.9841°, which is 16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy. The nearest populated place is Fiumicino (population 79,630). View all earthquakes in Italy.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 6.0 earthquakes can continue for weeks to months and gradually diminish over time.
Has Italy had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Italy was the M7.2 Messina earthquake of December 28, 1908. Today's magnitude 6.0 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s39n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 9, 2026). M6.0 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy — March 9, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s39n/