Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 19.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Emilia-Romagna · Monchio
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M2.1 Earthquake near Monchio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On April 22, 2026 at 00:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Monchio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 19 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
b023765a9348ab24cce6038bd358b649d323aa20
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 00:03:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Monchio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.38480,
10.63080
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.2 km
19.2 km — deeper 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
Volcanoes nearby
Emilia-Romagna
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 100 Catalogue entries
Of 99 other entries for this area and period, 70 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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623
Country (24h)
Italy
60
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