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M2.5 Depth: 20.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Circello, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 21:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Circello, Campania (Italy) on August 18, 2026 at 21:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 21:33:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Circello
County
Benevento
Village
Circello
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.36920, 14.81080
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 179 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 210 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 234 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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