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M1.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Caramanico Terme, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 05:28:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Caramanico Terme, Abruzzo (Italy) on August 16, 2026 at 05:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 05:28:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Caramanico Terme
County
Pescara
Village
Caramanico Terme
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.15170, 14.09770
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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