M1.4 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sant'Elia a Pianisi, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 20:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Sant'Elia a Pianisi, Molise (Italy). 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-03 20:33:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Molise

City

Sant'Elia a Pianisi

County

Campobasso

Village

Sant'Elia a Pianisi

Source

ingv

Coordinates

41.65430, 14.85420

Temperature

20.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 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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