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M0.8 Depth: 5.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Bernezzo, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 07:13:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 07:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Bernezzo, Piemonte (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 07:13:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Bernezzo
County
Cuneo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.37680, 7.40080
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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