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M2.3 Depth: 10.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 3 km N Castellino del Biferno (CB)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:14:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 3 km N Castellino del Biferno (CB) on May 1, 2026 at 16:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:14:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.72730, 14.73950
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 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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