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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Ala di Stura, Piedmont (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 16:04:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Ala di Stura, Piedmont (Italy). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 16:04:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piedmont
City
Ala di Stura
County
Turin
Village
Ala di Stura
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.32654, 7.25476
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

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

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