Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 7.6 km
- Source
- INGV
Piemonte
Country overviewItaly
M0.9 Earthquake near 3 km W San Damiano Macra (CN) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On August 20, 2025 at 01:16 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 3 km W San Damiano Macra (CN) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Cuneo International Airport32.6 kmStraight-line distance
Italy · CUF · LIMZ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-15
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Piemonte
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
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