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M1.2 Depth: 27.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 8 km W Cagnano Varano (FG)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:18:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 8 km W Cagnano Varano (FG) on May 18, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
27.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:18:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.81650, 15.67720
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.9 km
Shallow
27.9 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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