M1.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Mongiana, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 02:51:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Mongiana, Calabria (Italy) on July 20, 2026 at 02:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 02:51:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Mongiana

County

Vibo Valentia

Village

Mongiana

Source

ingv

Coordinates

38.51320, 16.33630

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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