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M1.2 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demonte, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 08:10:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Demonte, Piemonte (Italy) on January 26, 2026 at 08:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 08:10:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Demonte
County
Cuneo
Village
Demonte
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.35607, 7.13019
Temperature
-3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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