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M1.8 Depth: 17.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Contursi Terme, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 06:24:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 06:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Contursi Terme, Campania (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 06:24:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Contursi Terme
County
Salerno
Village
Contursi Terme
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.64320, 15.26570
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.4 km
Shallow
17.4 km
17.4 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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