Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Italy
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M3.3 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on May 23, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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
e038c6991d80958dc8ca1d28a52dbf5ab7c727f5
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 01:39:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.92000,
15.39000
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 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.
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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, 75 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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586
Country (24h)
Italy
62
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