M1.0 Depth: 28.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 2 km W Castel di Lucio (ME)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:34:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 2 km W Castel di Lucio (ME). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
28.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:34:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.89030, 14.28770
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.8 km
Shallow
28.8 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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