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M1.2 Depth: 13.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near San Nicola Baronia, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 14:32:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near San Nicola Baronia, Campania (Italy). 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 14:32:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
San Nicola Baronia
County
Avellino
Village
San Nicola Baronia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.06080, 15.20180
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 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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