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M1.0 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:12:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 11:12:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Sampeyre
County
Cuneo
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.61539, 7.23767
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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