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M1.2 Depth: 0.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 11:00:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on January 22, 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 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.

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