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M3.0 Earthquake near Pizzoli, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-10-29 20:45:23 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Pizzoli, Abruzzo (Italy) · 2026-10-29 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Pizzoli, Abruzzo (Italy) · 2026-10-29 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Pizzoli, Abruzzo (Italy) on October 29, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

ID
5e2fde77ea941fc27e9da46732b3a6a29ac583e1
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-29 20:45:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Abruzzo
City
Pizzoli
County
L'Aquila
Village
Pizzoli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.45770, 13.30550
Temperature
4.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 91 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 194 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 198 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 355 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 365 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 146 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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