M1.7 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 1 km S Pianico (BG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 19:00:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 1 km S Pianico (BG) (Italy) on January 1, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 19:00:20 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.80180, 10.04750
Temperature
-5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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