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M2.1 Depth: 19.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Monchio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 00:03:16 UTC Local time: —

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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 00:03:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Monchio
County
Modena
Village
Monchio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.38480, 10.63080
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
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

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    Distance: 338 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
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    Distance: 486 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
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    Distance: 489 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy

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