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M1.6 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Taverna, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 23:33:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 23:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Taverna, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 23:33:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Taverna
County
Catanzaro
Village
Taverna
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.12080, 16.49030
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 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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