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M2.1 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 4 km N Vernio (PO)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:15:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 4 km N Vernio (PO). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:15:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.08970, 11.14700
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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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