Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 25.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA
M2.7 Earthquake near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 14:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA. With a focal depth of about 26 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
a728e682591966dbe62414a1a9ce7a5f5199e681
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
25.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 14:10:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.88370,
16.29050
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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