Earthquakes in Italy — January 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during January 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 24 km.
The month's largest event in Italy was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Brancaleone, Italy on 10 January 2026 at 04:53 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Italy monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 1 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Brancaleone, Italy on 10 January at 52 km; M4.6 near Fornace Zarattini, Italy on 13 January at 10 km; M3.1 near Gardola, Italy on 09 January at 10 km.
That is 11% above the 3 events Italy averages per month across the 17 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Italy, January 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Brancaleone, Italy | 51.6 | Italy | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Fornace Zarattini, Italy | 10.0 | Italy | View details View | |
| 3.1 | Gardola, Italy | 9.6 | Italy | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Italy in January 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during January 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italy in January 2026?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Brancaleone, Italy on 10 January 2026.
Other months in Italy
Magnitudes for January 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.