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M1.2 Depth: 12.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 20:03:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 20:03:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Sampeyre
County
Cuneo
Village
Sampeyre
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.61180, 7.24930
Temperature
-11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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