M1.2 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Civitanova del Sannio, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 01:32:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Civitanova del Sannio, Molise (Italy) on June 17, 2026 at 01:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 01:32:19 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
Civitanova del Sannio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.65830, 14.41150
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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