M1.5 Depth: 157.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare]

UTC time: 2026-08-02 09:27:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare]. At around 157 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
157.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 09:27:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.73630, 15.55400
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157 km
Intermediate
157 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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