Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- INGV
Italia
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M2.2 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On February 15, 2026 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Italia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 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 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.
Details
ID
a2299a863133540ded0a2049c91645bfbfb2acb4
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 17:15:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.48200,
14.76800
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
Of 1,246 other entries for this area and period, 616 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
723
Country (24h)
Italy
27
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