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M1.4 Depth: 22.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Maierà, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 02:45:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Maierà, Calabria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 02:45:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Maierà
County
Cosenza
Village
Maierà
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.69770, 15.86170
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 92 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
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  • Marsili
    Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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