M1.5 Depth: 23.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Sorbo San Basile, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 14:26:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Sorbo San Basile, Calabria (Italy) on June 2, 2026 at 14:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 INGV. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

23.5 km

UTC time

2026-06-02 14:26:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Sorbo San Basile

County

Catanzaro

Source

ingv

Coordinates

39.05370, 16.50820

Temperature

21.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23.5 km

23.5 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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