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M3.0 Depth: 18.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Cerva, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 18:25:48 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Cerva on Aug 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Cerva, Calabria (Italy) · 2026-08-08 18:25:48 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Cerva, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 18:25:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Cerva
County
Catanzaro
Village
Cerva
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.01670, 16.74970
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 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

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