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M1.3 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Civitanova del Sannio, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 11:57:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Civitanova del Sannio, Molise (Italy). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 11:57:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Molise
City
Civitanova del Sannio
County
Isernia
Village
Civitanova del Sannio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.65230, 14.37280
Temperature
34.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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