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M1.8 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 1 km SE Cittanova (RC)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 16:38:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 16:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 1 km SE Cittanova (RC). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 16:38:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.34870, 16.09300
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 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

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  • Panarea
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  • Vulcano
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  • Etna
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 167 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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