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M1.4 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 3 km N Botticino (BS)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:52:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 3 km N Botticino (BS). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:52:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.56680, 10.32950
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 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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