Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.6 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M1.2 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Italy (Italy) on November 9, 2026 at 01:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M2.6.
Details
ID
9ab1099aeda6d9b8bbbd5403d5cd08406daba0da
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-11-09 01:00:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.06430,
14.28150
Temperature
10.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
715
Country (24h)
Italy
43
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