M2.0 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Lagrimone, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 00:54:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 00:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Lagrimone, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 28 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. Italy: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 00:54:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Lagrimone
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.49380, 10.25520
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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