Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 8.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Toscana
Country overviewItaly
M2.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL ITALY (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On January 3, 2026 at 03:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 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 EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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
Toscana
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
Of 44 other entries for this area and period, 3 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
695
Country (24h)
Italy
51
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