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M0.7 Depth: 12.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Arena, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 01:58:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Arena, Calabria (Italy) on July 17, 2026 at 01:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 01:58:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Arena
County
Vibo Valentia
Village
Arena
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.56300, 16.21700
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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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