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M1.2 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Crodo, Piedmont (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 16:36:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Crodo, Piedmont (Italy) on August 16, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 16:36:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piedmont
City
Crodo
County
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Village
Crodo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.27490, 8.20860
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 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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