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M1.7 Depth: 22.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ariano Irpino, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 12:42:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Ariano Irpino, Campania (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 12:42:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Ariano Irpino
County
Avellino
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.14130, 15.04030
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.1 km
Shallow
22.1 km
22.1 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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