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M1.4 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Cassino, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 07:27:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Cassino, Lazio (Italy) on May 16, 2026 at 07:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 07:27:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Cassino
County
Frosinone
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.47270, 13.78720
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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