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M3.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-19 20:55:44 UTC Local time: —

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M3.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy) · 2026-09-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy) · 2026-09-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on September 19, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

ID
3cc30b367c8d3746e3a8a8c0989cf17d8047c4a0
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
39.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 20:55:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.61179, 15.62540
Temperature
25.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.3 km
Shallow
39.3 km
39.3 km — deeper than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli Activity reported
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Etna Activity reported
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 118 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 146 Catalogue entries

Of 145 other entries for this area and period, 35 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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