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M2.1 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Casella, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 17:11:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Casella, Liguria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 17:11:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Casella
County
Genoa
Village
Casella
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.52380, 9.00300
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower 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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