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M1.6 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Filadelfia, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 16:42:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Filadelfia, Calabria (Italy) on August 30, 2026 at 16:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 16:42:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Filadelfia
County
Vibo Valentia
Village
Filadelfia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.81880, 16.29450
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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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