M1.6 Depth: 58.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Nicotera, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 09:41:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Nicotera, Calabria (Italy) on June 21, 2026 at 09:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

58.9 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 09:41:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Nicotera

County

Vibo Valentia

Source

ingv

Coordinates

38.55370, 15.92200

Temperature

30.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58.9 km

58.9 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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