Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Italia
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M1.6 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on January 22, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
bf9b401c6cc80168aae8766cb7aab82cdcaba394
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 08:46:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.88380,
15.56280
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Italy
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
684
Country (24h)
Italy
50
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