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M1.2 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Gazzano, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 07:22:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Gazzano, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 07:22:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Gazzano
County
Reggio nell'Emilia
Village
Gazzano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.28020, 10.50080
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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    Distance: 486 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy

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