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M1.2 Depth: 37.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Borgia, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 22:10:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Borgia, Calabria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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 INGV. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
37.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 22:10:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Borgia
County
Catanzaro
Village
Borgia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.81850, 16.54080
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.6 km
Shallow
37.6 km
37.6 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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