M0.7
Depth:
13.1 km
M0.7 Earthquake near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy) on May 4, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to 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.
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Chaine des Puys
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Olot Volcanic Field
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