M1.3 Depth: 51.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Lamezia Terme, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 08:52:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Lamezia Terme, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 51 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: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

51.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-06 08:52:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Lamezia Terme

County

Catanzaro

Source

ingv

Coordinates

38.91330, 16.27130

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

51.2 km

51.2 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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