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M2.1 Depth: 9.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Galatro, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 14:05:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Galatro, Calabria (Italy) on July 11, 2026 at 14:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 14:05:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Galatro
County
Reggio Calabria
Village
Galatro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.46870, 16.11930
Temperature
33.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — close to 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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