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M2.1 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Frigento, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 08:57:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Frigento, Campania (Italy) on July 15, 2026 at 08:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 08:57:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Frigento
County
Avellino
Village
Frigento
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.01630, 15.08630
Temperature
33.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 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

  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 172 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 201 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 213 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy

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