Earthquake Shakes Lake Garda Region: Magnitude 3.4 Tremor Felt Across Brescia and Verona Provinces
A moderate earthquake wiht a magnitude of 3.4 struck the Lake Garda region of italy on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at 3:28 PM local time. The National Institute of geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported the epicenter was located three kilometers from Gargnano, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was widely felt across both the Brescia and Verona provinces, prompting reports from residents in numerous municipalities.
the earthquake’s impact was most noticeably felt in Brenzone sul Garda, situated directly across the lake from the epicenter near Tignale. Residents in several other towns along the veronese coast of lake Garda also reported experiencing the shaking. These include Malcesine, known for its location on Monte Baldo, as well as affi, Bardolino, and Rivoli Veronese, which are approximately twenty kilometers from the epicenter.
While the magnitude 3.4 earthquake is considered moderate, it was sufficient to be felt by a wide population due to the shallow depth of the epicenter and the geological characteristics of the region. INGV continues to monitor the area for aftershocks, and residents are advised to remain vigilant and prepared for potential further seismic activity. No immediate reports of significant damage or injuries have been released by local authorities as of this reporting.
The Lake Garda region, while not typically considered a high-seismic zone, does experiance occasional earthquakes. The INGV maintains a network of seismic monitoring stations throughout italy to detect and analyze these events, providing crucial data for risk assessment and public safety. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Keywords: Earthquake, Lake Garda, Brescia, Verona, INGV, Italy, Seismic Activity, Gargnano, Brenzone sul Garda, monte Baldo, aftershocks.
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