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M2.8 Depth: 29.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 6 km NE Cerami (EN)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:53:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 6 km NE Cerami (EN). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
29.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:53:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.85080, 14.55500
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.3 km
Shallow
29.3 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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