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M2.1 Depth: 4.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Albareto, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 14:15:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Albareto, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 14:15:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Albareto
County
Parma
Village
Albareto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.46070, 9.71380
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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