M0.8 Depth: 3.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 4 km NE Cantiano (PU)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 06:43:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 4 km NE Cantiano (PU). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 06:43:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.50980, 12.64630
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 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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