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M2.0 Depth: 9.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Serrastretta, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 00:01:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 00:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Serrastretta, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 00:01:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Serrastretta
County
Catanzaro
Village
Serrastretta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.98550, 16.44170
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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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