M2.4 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Central Italy

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:46:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Central Italy on May 12, 2026 at 17:46 UTC. 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:46:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
42.24180, 13.58580
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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

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  • Ischia
    Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
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    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 324 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
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    Distance: 336 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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