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M1.0 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Città di Castello, Umbria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 13:14:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Città di Castello, Umbria (Italy) on January 17, 2026 at 13:14 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 13:14:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Umbria
City
Città di Castello
County
Perugia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.46170, 12.37830
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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

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