M1.7 Depth: 30.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Strongoli, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 20:02:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Strongoli, Calabria (Italy) on April 30, 2026 at 20:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-30 20:02:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Strongoli

County

Crotone

Village

Strongoli

Source

ingv

Coordinates

39.20730, 17.08150

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 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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