Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- INGV
San Ginesio
Country overviewItaly
M1.5 Earthquake near 2 km SW San Ginesio (MC) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 2 km SW San Ginesio (MC) (Italy) on January 3, 2026 at 03:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 INGV. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
b4c428678ddc054959730eee1bb7bd10f0664966
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 03:10:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.09130,
13.30420
Temperature
6.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — deeper 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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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,251 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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51
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