M1.3 Depth: 13.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Scala Coeli, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 21:05:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Scala Coeli, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 14 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. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

13.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-03 21:05:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Scala Coeli

County

Cosenza

Village

Scala Coeli

Source

ingv

Coordinates

39.40200, 16.93670

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.6 km

13.6 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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