M0.9 Depth: 9.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Serravalle di Chienti (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 20:20:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Serravalle di Chienti (Italy) on January 12, 2026 at 20:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 20:20:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

City

Serravalle di Chienti

County

Macerata

Village

Serravalle di Chienti

Source

ingv

Coordinates

43.02170, 12.94770

Temperature

1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 km — shallower 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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