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M2.2 Depth: 116.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 04:16:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on July 15, 2026 at 04:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. 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: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
116.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 04:16:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.38870, 15.39830
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.4 km
Intermediate
116.4 km
116.4 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 131 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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