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M2.5 Depth: 31.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 14:18:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on April 7, 2026 at 14:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
31.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 14:18:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.17280, 17.18730

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.8 km
Shallow
31.8 km
31.8 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 206 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 240 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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