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M1.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near San Gregorio Magno, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 15:25:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near San Gregorio Magno, Campania (Italy) on January 18, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 15:25:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
San Gregorio Magno
County
Salerno
Village
San Gregorio Magno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.69570, 15.40530
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower 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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