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M1.2 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Valdisotto, Lombardia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 07:38:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Valdisotto, Lombardia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 07:38:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Lombardia
City
Valdisotto
County
Sondrio
Village
Valdisotto
Source
emsc_at
Coordinates
46.40100, 10.28890

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 490 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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