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M2.4 Depth: 217.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare]

UTC time: 2026-08-20 00:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare] on August 20, 2026 at 00:51 UTC. At around 218 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
217.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 00:51:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.65700, 15.49680
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 217.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 217.6 km
Intermediate
217.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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