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M1.6 Depth: 26.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mesoraca, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:14:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Mesoraca, Calabria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 23:14:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Mesoraca
County
Crotone
Village
Mesoraca
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.04670, 16.88120
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 km
26.8 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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