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M3.0 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pallagorio, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 10:19:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Pallagorio on Jan 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Pallagorio, Calabria (Italy) · 2026-01-05 10:19:38 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Pallagorio, Calabria (Italy) on January 5, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 10:19:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Pallagorio
County
Crotone
Village
Pallagorio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.28780, 16.91830
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 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

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