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M3.7 Depth: 8.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 08:57:09 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Italy on Aug 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Italy (Italy) · 2026-08-12 08:57:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on August 12, 2026 at 08:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 08:57:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.66230, 10.19470
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 296 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 446 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 452 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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