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M0.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Samo, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 20:07:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Samo, Calabria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 20:07:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Samo
County
Reggio Calabria
Village
Samo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.12320, 15.95630
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
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