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M0.9 Depth: 5.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Montesano sulla Marcellana, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 06:23:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 06:23 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Montesano sulla Marcellana, Campania (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 06:23:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Montesano sulla Marcellana
County
Salerno
Village
Montesano sulla Marcellana
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.29720, 15.74020
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower 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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