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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Acceglio, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 02:40:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Acceglio, Piemonte (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 RESIF. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 02:40:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Acceglio
County
Cuneo
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.54017, 6.96910
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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