Back to map
M1.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Carlopoli, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 12:06:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Carlopoli, Calabria (Italy) on January 24, 2026 at 12:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 12:06:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Carlopoli
County
Catanzaro
Village
Carlopoli
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.03670, 16.44220
Temperature
10.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 147 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 178 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Italy

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Italy

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share