M2.1 Depth: 156.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare]

UTC time: 2026-04-28 05:53:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 05:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare]. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
156.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 05:53:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.66980, 15.55050
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 156.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 156.5 km
Intermediate
156.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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