M2.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Campotosto, Abruzzo (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 23:54:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Campotosto, Abruzzo (Italy) on January 28, 2026 at 23:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 23:54:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Abruzzo

City

Campotosto

County

L'Aquila

Village

Campotosto

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.55620, 13.32520

Temperature

0.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — close to 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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