Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 1.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Piedmont · Crodo
Country overviewItaly · Piedmont
M1.2 Earthquake near Crodo, Piedmont (Italy)
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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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
954a27052fcf77d027c56d85b9d0fcfa381caa6f
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 16:36:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Crodo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.27490,
8.20860
Temperature
5.7°C
Depth profile
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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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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