M1.3 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Luserna San Giovanni, Piedmont (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 16:02:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 16:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Luserna San Giovanni, Piedmont (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 16:02:46 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
Luserna San Giovanni
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.80570, 7.21970
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 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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