M1.9 Depth: 132.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare]

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:27:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Tirreno Meridionale [Mare]. At around 132 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
132.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:27:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.53380, 15.37370
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.1 km
Intermediate
132.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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