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M1.0 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Francica, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 17:44:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 17:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Francica, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 17:44:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Francica
County
Vibo Valentia
Village
Francica
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.61700, 16.13480
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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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