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M0.6 Depth: 8.8 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Ormea, Piedmont (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 13:59:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Ormea, Piedmont (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 13:59:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piedmont
City
Ormea
County
Cuneo
Village
Ormea
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.11770, 7.89320
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 km — shallower than 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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