M2.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Melicucco, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 18:14:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Melicucco, Calabria (Italy) on July 30, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-30 18:14:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Melicucco

County

Reggio Calabria

Village

Melicucco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.46400, 16.03430

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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

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