M2.1 Depth: 5.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Terracina, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 20:06:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Terracina, Lazio (Italy) on August 11, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 20:06:56 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.33870, 13.27980
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower 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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