Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 10.1 km
- Source
- INGV
Piedmont · Torre Mondovì
Country overviewPiedmont · Torre Mondovì
Country overviewOn August 4, 2026 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Torre Mondovì, Piedmont (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS