M1.1 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 4 km W Caraffa di Catanzaro (CZ) (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 08:29:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 4 km W Caraffa di Catanzaro (CZ) (Italy) on March 22, 2026 at 08:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 08:29:47 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.87870, 16.43720
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower 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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