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M1.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Amatrice, Lazio (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 08:54:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 08:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Amatrice, Lazio (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 08:54:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lazio
City
Amatrice
County
Rieti
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.59580, 13.31270
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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