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M2.0 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Marcedusa, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 12:20:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Marcedusa, Calabria (Italy) on July 22, 2026 at 12:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 12:20:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Marcedusa
County
Catanzaro
Village
Marcedusa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.01420, 16.84780
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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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