M1.7
Depth:
12.8 km
M1.7 Earthquake near Traves, Piemonte (Italy)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Traves, Piemonte (Italy) on June 2, 2026 at 08:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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.
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