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M2.2 Earthquake near Crognaleto, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-30 12:37:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Crognaleto, Abruzzo (Italy) on September 30, 2026 at 12:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

ID
354988b25de59fa95315c49d20be21135afb1131
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 12:37:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Crognaleto
County
Teramo
Village
Crognaleto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.56470, 13.46430
Temperature
17.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 km — deeper than the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 201 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 207 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
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    Distance: 362 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries

Of 45 other entries for this area and period, 20 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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