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M1.8 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Prati di Castel di Casio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 14:30:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Prati di Castel di Casio, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) on January 28, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 14:30:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Prati di Castel di Casio
County
Bologna
Village
Prati di Castel di Casio
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.17720, 10.99170
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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