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M2.2 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Picinisco, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 20:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Picinisco, Lazio (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 EMSC. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 20:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Picinisco
County
Frosinone
Village
Picinisco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.69520, 13.91780
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 258 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
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