M2.1 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Otricoli, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 23:12:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Otricoli, Umbria (Italy) on June 27, 2026 at 23:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 23:12:48 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Otricoli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.41800, 12.47300
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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