On Tuesday Night an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the Tirreno Sea near Cosenza (Italy).

Written by Earthquakelist.org on June 1st, 2026. Last updated June 23rd, 2026.

Just after midnight of Tuesday June 2nd, 2026, an unusually powerful M6.2 earthquake hit in the Tirreno Sea 40 kilometer from Cosenza, Italy. Around 16 million people have been exposed to shaking.

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Earthquake Summary

This earthquake hit under water in the Tirreno Sea, 29 kilometers (18 mi) off the coast of Italy, 40 kilometer west of Cosenza in Calabria. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 243 km.

Date and Time:	Jun 2, 2026 00:12 (Rome Time) - Jun 1, 2026 22:12 Universal Time.
Location:	40 km west of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. Coordinates 39°15'17"N 15°47'13"E.
Map:	Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude:	MAG 6.2 Detected by 124 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.028 .
Depth:	243 km (151 mi) An intermediate depth.
Max. Intensity:	IV Light On the Modified Mercalli Scale.
Tsunami Risk:	Tsunami very unlikely Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 at depths deeper than 100km are very unlikely to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here.

Minimal impact predicted

Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities.

The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact.

Roughly 16 million people exposed to shaking

The USGS has published a report estimating the number of people exposed to this earthquake. Acoording to their analysis, roughly 16 million have been exposed to shaking at an MMI level of II or higher.

The highest earthquake impact level for this earthquake is IV, which corresponds with light shaking and likely no damage. Roughly 2,050,000 people are expected to be exposed to this level. Intensity level III was experienced by the majority of people (around 12 million). In their region, weak shaking and probably no damage can be expected. All exposure to shaking was within the borders of Italy .

Nearby towns and cities

This earthquake may have been felt in Italy . Cosenza in Calabria, Italy is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 40 kilometer (25 mi) west of Cosenza. Cosenza experienced an earthquake intensity (MMI Scale) of roughly III. That level implies weak shaking and probably no damage.

Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Naples is located 220 km to the northwest and experienced an intensity of II (very weak shaking, no damage). Palermo is located 247 km to the southwest and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage). Messina is located 120 km to the south and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage).

The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake. Where available, the estimated intensity on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale in each place is included. Places where this information is omitted likely experienced little impact.

Overview of nearby places

Earthquake Intensity Map

The maximum intensity (MMI Scale) caused by this earthquake is IV. The map below shows in which areas this earthquake was the most and least impactful. It is based on data from the US Geographic Survey.

I Not felt

II Weak

III Weak

IV Light

V Moderate

VI Strong

VII Very Strong

VIII Severe

IX Violent

X Extreme

Shaking reported by 54 people in 3 countries

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 54 people have reported shaking in 47 places in 3 countries (Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Libya).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.

Places with most reports:

• Palermo, Sizilien, Italy: 3 people.
• Taranto, Apulien, Italy: 3 people.
• Bari, Apulien, Italy: 2 people.
• Bonifati, Calabria, Italy: 2 people.
• Cittanova, Calabria, Italy: 2 people.
• Sorrento, Campania, Italy: 1 person.
• Massafra, Apulien, Italy: 1 person.
• Mascalucia, Sizilien, Italy: 1 person.
• Brindisi, Apulien, Italy: 1 person.
• Scandriglia, Lazio, Italy: 1 person.

Aftershocks detected

Since this main shock, 1 smaller aftershock was detected. Just 2 days after this main shock, an earthquake measuring MAG-2.8 was detected 61 km (38 mi) southwest of this earthquake.

Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks

More earthquakes coming?

Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.

The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk

This is an unusually powerful earthquake

No earthquake of this strength has struck this region for a long time. Our data goes back 10 years, and no earthquakes measuring a magnitude of 6.2 or higher have been detected within 300 km (186 mi) of this epicenter.

Tsunami very unlikely

For a serious tsunami to occur, earthquakes usually need to have a magnitude of at least 6.5 and occur at a shallow depth of maximum 100km. Neither are the case with this earthquake. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.

Tsunami Risk Factors

Sources

Last updated 23/06/26 00:38 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.

1. US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000spxm
2. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260601_0000346
3. Geonames.org: World Cities Database
4. Google Maps: Static API
5. Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database

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