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M0.4 Depth: -0.5 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Premia, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 14:19:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 14:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Premia, Piemonte (Italy). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 14:19:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Premia
County
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Village
Premia
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.33100, 8.39401
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 442 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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