M1.2 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Pietrafitta, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 22:07:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Pietrafitta, Calabria (Italy) on August 14, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 22:07:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Calabria

City

Pietrafitta

County

Cosenza

Village

Pietrafitta

Source

ingv

Coordinates

39.25820, 16.35330

Temperature

17.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 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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