M2.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Posticciola, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 08:51:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Posticciola, Lazio (Italy) on July 7, 2026 at 08:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 08:51:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Lazio

City

Posticciola

County

Rieti

Village

Posticciola

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.22720, 12.95520

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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