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M1.9 Depth: 23.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Buonvicino, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 06:20:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Buonvicino, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 24 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
23.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 06:20:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Buonvicino
County
Cosenza
Village
Buonvicino
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.66830, 15.91720
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.5 km
Shallow
23.5 km
23.5 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

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