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M1.8 Depth: 21.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Cuturella di Cropani, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 21:16:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Cuturella di Cropani, Calabria (Italy) on July 9, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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 INGV. Italy: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
21.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 21:16:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Cuturella di Cropani
County
Catanzaro
Village
Cuturella di Cropani
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.98620, 16.76670
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 km
21.8 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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