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M0.9 Depth: 8.9 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Mals - Malles Venosta, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 00:35:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Mals - Malles Venosta, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on January 17, 2026 at 00:35 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.

Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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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