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M0.6 Earthquake near Nusco, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-06 00:46:56 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Nusco, Campania (Italy) on September 6, 2026 at 00:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

ID
6c37e28479c662bf4e511afc5ac7f5a74139a4c8
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 00:46:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Nusco
County
Avellino
Village
Nusco
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.89120, 15.12470
Temperature
17.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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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