M2.3 Depth: 20.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Colle Sannita, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 14:11:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Colle Sannita, Campania (Italy) on August 18, 2026 at 14:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

20.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 14:11:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Campania

City

Colle Sannita

County

Benevento

Village

Colle Sannita

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.36080, 14.82400

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20.1 km

20.1 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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Ischia

Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
Colli Albani

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Palinuro

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Marsili

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