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M2.1 Depth: 13.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Lioni, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 07:21:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Lioni, Campania (Italy) on May 20, 2026 at 07:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 07:21:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Lioni
County
Avellino
Village
Lioni
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.89350, 15.19720
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 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

  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 89 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 111 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 160 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 191 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 228 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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