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M4.4 Depth: 3.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Pozzuoli, Campania (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:50:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Pozzuoli, Campania (Italy) on May 21, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:50:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Campania
City
Pozzuoli
County
Napoli
Village
Pisciarelli
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.80600, 14.10617
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 4 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 20 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 157 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 160 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 171 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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