M2.3 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Mileto, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 05:11:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Mileto, Calabria (Italy) on February 6, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-06 05:11:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Mileto

County

Vibo Valentia

Village

Mileto

Source

ingv

Coordinates

38.56720, 16.06630

Temperature

14.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 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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