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M1.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 4 km SW Cardeto (RC)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:30:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 4 km SW Cardeto (RC) on May 18, 2026 at 08:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:30:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.06580, 15.72820
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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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