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M0.7 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 6 km S Monte Cavallo (MC)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 07:28:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 6 km S Monte Cavallo (MC) on May 18, 2026 at 07:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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
M0.7
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 07:28:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.94270, 12.99720
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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

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