Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Italia
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M1.6 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on January 14, 2026 at 01:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
90f99bc058a34d66ea8ad2c116c84cf866cbc9ad
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 01:16:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.92950,
15.46650
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,251 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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664
Country (24h)
Italy
51
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