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M2.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 07:21:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 07:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Sampeyre, Piemonte (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 07:21:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Piemonte
City
Sampeyre
County
Cuneo
Village
Sampeyre
Source
isc
Coordinates
44.57920, 7.16230
Temperature
-6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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