M2.7 earthquake - Mar Ionio Meridionale [Mare]

What happened

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck Mar Ionio Meridionale [Mare] on 16 Oct 2026, 14:10 UTC at a depth of 26 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Micro. Usually not felt, or felt only by a few people at rest. Recorded by instruments. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.