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M2.8 Depth: 248.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Southern Italy

UTC time: 2026-04-30 10:38:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Italy on April 30, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. At around 248 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
248.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 10:38:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
39.53980, 15.57020
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 248.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 248.4 km
Intermediate
248.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Palinuro
    Distance: 64 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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