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M1.5 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ottone, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 10:36:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 10:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Ottone, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 10:36:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Ottone
County
Piacenza
Village
Ottone
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.61600, 9.26280
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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

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