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M3.8 Depth: 10.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Soveria Mannelli, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 14:20:53 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Soveria Mannelli on Jan 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Soveria Mannelli, Calabria (Italy) · 2026-01-23 14:20:53 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 14:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Soveria Mannelli, Calabria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 14:20:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Soveria Mannelli
County
Catanzaro
Village
Soveria Mannelli
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.03400, 16.43370
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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