M1.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Solimbergo / Solimberc, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 19:09:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Solimbergo / Solimberc, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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