M1.3 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Belmonte in Sabina, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 11:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Belmonte in Sabina, Lazio (Italy) on January 18, 2026 at 11:36 UTC. 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

8.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 11:36:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Lazio

City

Belmonte in Sabina

County

Rieti

Village

Belmonte in Sabina

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.36780, 12.86680

Temperature

4.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.7 km

8.7 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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