Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Italia
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M2.4 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On April 30, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Italia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
ca03949af712e3b40291e92d57e2c45a4e8f5580
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 15:58:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.94720,
15.48970
Temperature
16.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Italy
30
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