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M1.2 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Scario, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-05 09:59:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Scario, Campania (Italy) on March 5, 2026 at 09:59 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 09:59:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Scario
County
Salerno
Village
Scario
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.03330, 15.50820
Temperature
18.2°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
10.6 km — close to 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

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