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M2.1 Depth: 17.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 06:27:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria (Italy) on July 8, 2026 at 06:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 EMSC. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
17.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 06:27:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
San Giovanni in Fiore
County
Cosenza
Village
Lorica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24220, 16.49270
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 km
17.9 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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