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M2.0 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Firenzuola, Toscana (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 17:40:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Firenzuola, Toscana (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 17:40:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Toscana
City
Firenzuola
County
Firenze
Village
Firenzuola
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.19120, 11.41320
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 291 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 435 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 436 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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