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M2.0 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 17:52:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 17:52:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Calabria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.27870, 16.97800
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 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: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 186 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 222 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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