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M1.2 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Festiona, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 12:37:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Festiona, 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 12:37:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Festiona
County
Cuneo
Village
Festiona
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.29662, 7.36547
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to 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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