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M2.0 Depth: 26.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Roseto degli Abruzzi, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 21:27:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Roseto degli Abruzzi, Abruzzo (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 EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 21:27:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Roseto degli Abruzzi
County
Teramo
Village
Cologna Paese
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.70920, 13.97500
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 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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