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M1.1 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Villaggio Laceno, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 00:06:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 00:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Villaggio Laceno, Campania (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 00:06:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Villaggio Laceno
County
Avellino
Village
Villaggio Laceno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.83120, 15.14300
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower 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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