M1.4 Depth: 25.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Piane di Morro, Marche (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 05:08:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Piane di Morro, Marche (Italy) on January 14, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-14 05:08:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Marche

City

Piane di Morro

County

Ascoli Piceno

Village

Piane di Morro

Source

ingv

Coordinates

42.82350, 13.64420

Temperature

5.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 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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