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M1.2 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 20:20:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria (Italy) on March 3, 2026 at 20:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to 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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