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M2.1 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 21:25:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 21:25:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Ferrara
County
Ferrara
Village
Chiesuol del Fosso
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.80610, 11.58580
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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  • Ischia
    Distance: 491 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
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