Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 4.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Italy
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M2.8 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On November 5, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
Details
ID
e9003ab6323418da8d2ab54b6b002729049ab2ef
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-11-05 17:53:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.07570,
14.28750
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
722
Country (24h)
Italy
45
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