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M1.1 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near San Giovanni di Gerace, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 18:56:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near San Giovanni di Gerace, Calabria (Italy) on April 7, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 INGV. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 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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