M2.2 Depth: 27.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 3 km N Maletto (CT)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:07:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 12:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 3 km N Maletto (CT). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
27.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:07:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.85400, 14.87200
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.5 km
Shallow
27.5 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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