Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Lombardia
Country overviewItaly
M1.7 Earthquake near 1 km S Pianico (BG) (Italy)
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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: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
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Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Il Caravaggio International Airport30.1 kmStraight-line distance
Italy · BGY · LIME - Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport46.9 kmStraight-line distanceItaly · VBS · LIPO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-12
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Italy
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,251 Catalogue entries
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