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M1.3 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Pian di Balestra, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 01:37:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Pian di Balestra, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 11 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.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 01:37:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Pian di Balestra
County
Bologna
Village
Pian di Balestra
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.17830, 11.25920
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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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