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M2.2 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Dipignano, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 10:49:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Dipignano, Calabria (Italy) on July 16, 2026 at 10:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 10:49:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Dipignano
County
Cosenza
Village
Dipignano
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.26520, 16.24030
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — close to 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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