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M3.1 Depth: 15.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Scilla, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 03:58:58 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Scilla on Mar 30, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Scilla, Calabria (Italy) · 2026-03-30 03:58:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Scilla, Calabria (Italy) on March 30, 2026 at 03:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 03:58:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Scilla
County
Reggio Calabria
Village
Scilla
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.23430, 15.77380
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 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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