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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 18:21:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Italy on Aug 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Italy (Italy) · 2026-08-18 18:21:50 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 18:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 18:21:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.94000, 12.70000
Temperature
29.9°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

  • Pantelleria
    Distance: 111 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 129 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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