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M1.8 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Aiello Calabro, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 07:49:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Aiello Calabro, Calabria (Italy) on August 28, 2026 at 07:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 07:49:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Aiello Calabro
County
Cosenza
Village
Aiello Calabro
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.14120, 16.20470
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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

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