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M1.0 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Muccia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 11:39:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Muccia (Italy) on January 16, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 11:39:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Muccia
County
Macerata
Village
Muccia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.04730, 13.01080
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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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