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M2.4 Depth: 49.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Oppido Mamertina, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 22:15:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Oppido Mamertina, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 50 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 EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
49.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 22:15:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Oppido Mamertina
County
Reggio Calabria
Village
Oppido Mamertina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30870, 15.95680
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.9 km
Shallow
49.9 km
49.9 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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