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M2.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 21:27:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy) on August 26, 2025 at 21:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 21:27:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Piemonte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.31730, 7.15480
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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