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M1.3 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 11 km NE Parenti (CS)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:04:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE Parenti (CS). With a focal depth of about 18 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:04:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.24380, 16.49650
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 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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