M0.9 Depth: 5.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY

UTC time: 2026-05-03 03:14:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 03:14 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 03:14:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.89660, 7.01090
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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