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M3.3 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 01:39:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Italy on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Italy (Italy) · 2026-05-23 01:39:51 UTC

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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 01:39:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.92000, 15.39000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 160 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 182 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 222 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 275 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 305 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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