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M2.4 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Albareto, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 09:53:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Albareto, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on January 16, 2026 at 09:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 09:53:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Albareto
County
Parma
Village
Albareto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.44720, 9.65720
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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