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M1.3 Depth: 26.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 8 km E Bianchi (CS)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 17:30:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 8 km E Bianchi (CS) on May 18, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
26.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 17:30:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.12700, 16.49730
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.1 km
Shallow
26.1 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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