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M0.5 Depth: 7.2 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Toirano, Liguria (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 08:00:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Toirano, Liguria (Italy) on April 16, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 08:00:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Liguria
City
Toirano
County
Savona
Village
Toirano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.12870, 8.20000
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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