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M1.7 Depth: 27.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Belcastro, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 22:12:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Belcastro, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 27 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 22:12:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Belcastro
County
Catanzaro
Village
Magliacane
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.97130, 16.86600
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 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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