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M2.1 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 3 km W Cittareale (RI)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 13:44:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 13:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 3 km W Cittareale (RI). 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 INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 13:44:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.61750, 13.12170
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
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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