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M1.8 Depth: 19.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5 km N Valle Castellana (TE)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 20:40:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 5 km N Valle Castellana (TE). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
19.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 20:40:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.78150, 13.48900
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.7 km
Shallow
19.7 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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