M1.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Trambileno, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 21:30:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Trambileno, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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