M1.6 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lenzima, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 12:49:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Lenzima, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) on January 30, 2026 at 12:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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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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