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M2.2 Earthquake near Pizzoli, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 02:25:04 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Pizzoli, Abruzzo (Italy) on July 15, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

ID
ca7976c7784116d653a683eb322c0932e5f4c7b7
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 02:25:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Pizzoli
County
L'Aquila
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.48120, 13.36230
Temperature
19.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to 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

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    Distance: 195 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
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    Distance: 200 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
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    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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    Distance: 356 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
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Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 42 Catalogue entries

Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 20 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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