M1.7 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 6 km NW Borgo Val di Taro (PR)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 05:29:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 05:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 6 km NW Borgo Val di Taro (PR). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 05:29:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.53130, 9.72370
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 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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