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M1.7 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Morcone, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 08:42:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Morcone, Campania (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 08:42:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Morcone
County
Benevento
Village
Morcone
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.33870, 14.62650
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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