M1.9 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Pescolanciano, Molise (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 15:09:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Pescolanciano, Molise (Italy) on April 23, 2026 at 15:09 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. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 15:09:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Molise

City

Pescolanciano

County

Isernia

Village

Pescolanciano

Source

ingv

Coordinates

41.66580, 14.29870

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 km — close to 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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