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M0.8 Depth: 8.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Bormida, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 15:58:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Bormida, Liguria (Italy) on August 12, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 15:58:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Bormida
County
Savona
Village
Bormida
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.25330, 8.22180
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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