M1.9 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 16:12:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Campania (Italy) on July 5, 2026 at 16:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

4.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-05 16:12:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Campania

City

Santa Maria Capua Vetere

County

Caserta

Source

ingv

Coordinates

41.09380, 14.23280

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.3 km

4.3 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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Palinuro

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