M1.1 Depth: 18.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Atena Lucana, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 05:42:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Atena Lucana, Campania (Italy) on January 17, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

18.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 05:42:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Campania

City

Atena Lucana

County

Salerno

Village

Atena Lucana

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.46020, 15.55780

Temperature

5.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18.8 km

18.8 km — deeper than 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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Stats (last 24h)

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