Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 9.1 km
- Source
- INGV
Toscana
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M1.5 Earthquake near 4 km W Sansepolcro (AR) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On January 4, 2026 at 13:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 4 km W Sansepolcro (AR) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
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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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Toscana
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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682
Country (24h)
Italy
56
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