M2.3 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Pizzo, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:28:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Pizzo, Calabria (Italy) on September 1, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 18:28:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Pizzo

County

Vibo Valentia

Village

Pizzo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.74570, 16.18930

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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