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M1.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Reggio di Calabria, Calabria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 13:24:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 13:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Reggio di Calabria, Calabria (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 13:24:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Calabria
City
Reggio di Calabria
County
Reggio Calabria
Village
Vallata del Sant'Agata
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.09380, 15.72570
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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