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M3.7 Depth: 31.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 17:48:15 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Calabria on Jan 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy) · 2026-01-04 17:48:15 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy) on January 4, 2026 at 17:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
31.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 17:48:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Calabria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.28150, 16.99030
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.9 km
Shallow
31.9 km
31.9 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Vulcano
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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