Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 8.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Piemonte · Bannio Anzino
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M2.1 Earthquake near Bannio Anzino, Piemonte (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On January 26, 2026 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Bannio Anzino, Piemonte (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
Details
ID
b5ef4d39f20ec9a34bad80d9f424d5589e0b8db5
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 22:07:42 UTC
Local time
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County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.94750,
8.13490
Temperature
-8.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Piemonte
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
Of 30 other entries for this area and period, 17 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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700
Country (24h)
Italy
43
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