Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Italy
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M3.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On May 27, 2026 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Italy: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
9a4107525accc9df81694496bd13e2805ecede53
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 17:34:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Italy
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
38.48000,
14.28000
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 146 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
565
Country (24h)
Italy
33
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