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M2.2 Depth: 9.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Northern Italy

UTC time: 2026-05-12 11:01:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Northern Italy on May 12, 2026 at 11:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 11:01:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
44.37400, 7.18720
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 366 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 450 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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