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M1.2 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Calabritto, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 23:50:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Calabritto, Campania (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 23:50:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Calabritto
County
Avellino
Village
Calabritto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.76320, 15.14780
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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  • Palinuro
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  • Marsili
    Distance: 176 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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