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M3.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 17:34:46 UTC Local time: —

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M3.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy) · 2026-05-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.9 Earthquake near Italy (Italy) · 2026-05-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

ID
9a4107525accc9df81694496bd13e2805ecede53
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 17:34:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
38.48000, 14.28000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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

  • Lipari
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli Activity reported
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 90 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Etna Activity reported
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

Italy

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 145 Catalogue entries

Of 144 other entries for this area and period, 37 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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