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M1.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Pozzuoli, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 01:58:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 01:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Pozzuoli, Campania (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 01:58:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Pozzuoli
County
Napoli
Village
Pisciarelli
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.79833, 14.11717
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 4 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 20 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 159 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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