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M2.1 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Alvito, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 20:08:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Alvito, Lazio (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 20:08:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Alvito
County
Frosinone
Village
Alvito
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.70830, 13.72370
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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