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M3.7 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Bucita, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 19:31:46 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Bucita on Sep 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Bucita, Calabria (Italy) · 2026-09-04 19:31:46 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Bucita, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 19:31:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Bucita
County
Cosenza
Village
Bucita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.35140, 16.10930
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper 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

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 111 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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