M1.6 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Civitanova del Sannio, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 11:36:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Civitanova del Sannio, Molise (Italy). With a focal depth of about 15 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 INGV. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

14.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 11:36:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Molise

City

Civitanova del Sannio

County

Isernia

Village

Civitanova del Sannio

Source

ingv

Coordinates

41.66280, 14.41930

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.9 km

14.9 km — close to 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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