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M1.3 Depth: 21.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Taverna, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 17:11:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Taverna, Calabria (Italy) on August 5, 2026 at 17:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 17:11:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Taverna
County
Catanzaro
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.12770, 16.58670
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.9 km
Shallow
21.9 km
21.9 km — deeper 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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