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M1.6 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Firenzuola, Toscana (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 20:51:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Firenzuola, Toscana (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 20:51:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Toscana
City
Firenzuola
County
Firenze
Village
Firenzuola
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.18080, 11.41080
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 290 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 434 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 435 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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