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M0.3 Depth: 9.4 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Mezzenile, Piedmont (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 06:09:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Mezzenile, Piedmont (Italy). 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: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 06:09:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piedmont
City
Mezzenile
County
Turin
Village
Mezzenile
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.26230, 7.37670
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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

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