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M2.0 Depth: 27.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Costa Ragusana (Ragusa)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 19:21:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Costa Ragusana (Ragusa) on April 6, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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 event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
27.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 19:21:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.78220, 14.44180

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.9 km
Shallow
27.9 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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