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M0.6 Depth: 6.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Pietralunga, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 18:11:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Pietralunga, Umbria (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 18:11:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Pietralunga
County
Perugia
Village
Pietralunga
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.45800, 12.45970
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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