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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:50:52 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Italia on May 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Italia (Italy) · 2026-05-21 03:50:52 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on May 21, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:50:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italia
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.70000, 14.03000
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ischia
    Distance: 12 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 17 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 152 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 160 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 161 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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