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M1.2 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 6 km NE Sellano (PG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 11:22:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 6 km NE Sellano (PG) (Italy) on January 2, 2026 at 11:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 11:22:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Marche
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.93670, 12.95270
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 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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