Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 12.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lazio · Cittareale
Country overviewItaly · Lazio
M2.4 Earthquake near Cittareale, Lazio (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Cittareale, Lazio (Italy) on July 22, 2026 at 05:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
33bae00207ef1c278f041984e8b950683ff0b747
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 05:43:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Cittareale
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.61370,
13.17830
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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