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M2.0 Depth: 18.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 06:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on April 11, 2026 at 06:16 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 INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 06:16:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.40900, 15.20370
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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