Earthquake with magnitude of ML 3.2 on date 20-08-2007 and time 19:12:50 (Italy) in region 2 km E Pontechianale (CN)

A magnitude ML 3.2 earthquake occured in region: 2 km E Pontechianale (CN), on

  • 20-08-2007 17:12:50 (UTC)
  • 20-08-2007 19:12:50 (UTC +02:00) Italian time

and geographic coordinates (lat, lon) 44.6260, 7.0510 at 13 km depth.

The earthquake was located by: Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV.

Search earthquakes: Any within 30 km radius

The values of hypocentral coordinates and magnitude may be revised at a later time as more information becomes available.

Municipalities within 20 km from the epicenter

Distances are determinated based on the geographic coordintes of the (Istat).
Municipality Region Dist Inh Cum Inh
Pontechianale CN 2 179 179
Casteldelfino CN 4 157 336
Bellino CN 6 109 445
Elva CN 10 97 542
Crissolo CN 12 168 710
Sampeyre CN 12 1022 1732
Oncino CN 13 76 1808
Ostana CN 13 83 1891
Stroppo CN 15 103 1994
Prazzo CN 16 170 2164
Acceglio CN 17 162 2326
Macra CN 17 59 2385
Frassino CN 19 265 2650
Celle di Macra CN 19 100 2750
Marmora CN 19 68 2818
Canosio CN 19 80 2898
Paesana CN 19 2784 5682

Municipalities with at least 50000 inhabitants

An earthquake occurred to
47 Km NW of Cuneo (56081 inhabitants)
65 Km SW of Moncalieri (57294 inhabitants)
70 Km SW of Torino (890529 inhabitants)
96 Km W of Asti (76202 inhabitants)
Recent and historical seismicity

These maps show the seismic activity in different time intervals, before the seismic event to which they refer. Data reported in the first two maps come from the analysis carried out in real time by the personnel of the INGV Operating Rooms, immediately after each earthquake. The third map shows data from 1985 to the date of the earthquake: the locations are reviewed by the seismological analysts of the INGV Italian Seismic Bulletin (Bollettino Sismico Italiano dell’INGV). The localization parameters (hypocentral coordinates and magnitude) are the best possible estimate with the data available to the INGV, but are constantly updated according to further data that become available. The location and magnitude parameters, subsequently reviewed by seismological analysts, may vary.

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 0.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 72 hours preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 2.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 90 days preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 3.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, from 1985 to the date of this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

This map shows the epicenters of the historical earthquakes catalogue CPT15 (Catalogo Parametrico dei Terremoti Italiani, 2015 version 3.0, https://doi.org/10.13127/cpti/cpti15.3) since 1000 AD until 2019. The size of the square indicates the different classes of magnitude. For earthquakes with magnitude ≥ 6.0, it is also shown the year of occurrence and the magnitude value. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Seismic hazard

Seismic hazard maps provide probabilistic estimates of the earthquake ground shaking exceeding a given threshold in a given geographic region within a given time window. Thus, it is not a deterministic prediction - a target that may be never reached given the complexity of the earthquake physical phenomenon - nor of the maximum expected earthquake since this has extremely low probabilities to occur.

In 2004, it was published the seismic hazard map of Italy (http://zonesismiche.mi.ingv.it) that provides a picture of the most hazardous geographic regions. The seismic hazard map of Italy (GdL MPS, 2004; rif. Ordinanza PCM del 28 aprile 2006, n. 3519, All. 1b) provides the 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years of the horizontal acceleration at rock sites (i.e., Vs30>800 m/s; cat. A, 3.2.1 of the D.M. 14.09.2005).

The colours indicate the various values of the ground acceleration that have 10% to be exceeded within 50 years. In general, the colours associated to low values of acceleration refer to areas that are less hazardous and stronger earthquakes repeat less frequently although they may still occur.

Seismic hazard map

Seismic hazard map

This map shows the seismic hazard map of Italy for the region where the earthquake occurred.
Shakemap
Felt maps
Preliminary map of the earthquake effects from the web questionnaire

Preliminary map of the earthquake effects from the web questionnaire

This map shows the distribution of earthquake resentment in the area, expressed in terms of intensity on the MCS scale (Mercalli-Cancani-Sieberg). Intensities are determined using data from questionnaires collected on the website http://www.hsit.it. The intensities shown are determined considering all the reports received from each municipality, and are all the more reliable the greater the number of questionnaires. The collected data are subjected to an automatic statistical filter, but are not checked individually. In particular, intensities greater than or equal to the VI degree of the MCS or EMS scale require on-site verification by specialized personnel. The black star is the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred. This map is updated every time citizens fill out new questionnaires. The number of questionnaires processed to obtain this map, the date and time of the last update are shown at the top right.
Locations history
Type Magnitude Date and Time (UTC) Latitude Longitude Depth (km) Published time (UTC) Author Location ID
Bulletin
Rev1000
Md 3.0
ML 3.2
2007-08-20
17:12:50
44.626 7.051 13 2014-10-21
12:27:13
Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV 648059
Preferred location and magnitude until now.
Origin information

Origin

Field Value
Time (UTC) 2007-08-20 17:12:50 ± 0.22
Latitude 44.6260 ± 0.0090
Longitude 7.0510 ± 0.0227
Depth (km) 13 ± 2 (from location)
Evaluation mode of Origin manual
Evaluation status of Origin reviewed
Version 1000 -> BULLETIN-SISPICK
Event type earthquake
Origin ID 648059

Uncertainty

Field Value
Preferred uncertainty description uncertainty ellipse
Semi-major axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 1740
Semi-minor axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 813
Azimuth of major axis of confidence ellipse. Measured clockwise from South-North direction at epicenter (gradi) 244
Circular confidence region, given by single value of horizontal uncertainty (meter) 2059.1
Confidence level of the uncertainty (%) 68

Quality

Field Value
Largest azimuthal gap in station distribution as seen from epicenter (degree) 175
Number of associated phases, regardless of their use for origin computation 40
Number of defining phases 27
RMS of the travel time residuals of the arrivals used for the origin computation (sec) 0.67
Epicentral distance of station closest to the epicenter (degree) 0.00000
Epicentral distance of station farthest from the epicenter (degree) 2.76901
Number of stations at which the event was observed 31
Number of stations from which data was used for origin computation 18
Magnitudes information

ML:3.2

Field Value
Value 3.2
Uncertainty 0.3
Num. used stations
Type of magnitude ML
Reference to an origin 648059
Agency INGV
Autore Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV
Time of creation (UTC) 2013-01-05 12:19:03

Md:3.0

Field Value
Value 3.0
Uncertainty 0.2
Num. used stations
Type of magnitude Md
Reference to an origin 648059
Agency INGV
Autore Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV
Time of creation (UTC) 2013-01-05 12:19:03
Picking and Arrival
SCNL Time Uncertainty Polarity Evaluation_mode Phase Azimuth Distance(km) Takeoff_angle Residual Weight
IV.PTQR.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:14:35.54 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.FIAM.HHE. 2007-08-20T17:13:53.56 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.APPI.EHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:52.15 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.VVLD.BHE. 2007-08-20T17:13:51.15 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.CTI.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:45.34 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.SEI.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:45.16 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.GSCL.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:36.52 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.CRAC.EHE. 2007-08-20T17:13:35.86 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.PII.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:35.31 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.MAGA.BHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:34.21 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 64 307.359 -1.181 18
IV.ORI.EHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:33.90 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.MDI.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:33.34 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
MN.TUE.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:30.99 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 40 271.6281 0.042 35
GU.SC2M.HHE. 2007-08-20T17:13:28.10 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
GU.PCP.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:24.69 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 94 118.3926 -0.123 41
IV.QLNO.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:22.17 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 108 107.8143 0.185 41
CH.MUGIO.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:22.80 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 47 211.7325 -0.692 36
IV.GROG.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:21.04 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.FIN.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:20.59 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 116 102.8193 -0.051 42
CH.EMV.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:18.22 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 356 159.8178 1.422 42
CH.DIX.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:18.43 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 10 163.7139 1.045 51
CH.MMK.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:17.81 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 24 173.493 -0.927 41
GU.LSD.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:17.44 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 4 92.6406 -0.503 60
IV.MRGE.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:12.15 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 0 126.873 0.435 74
IV.ORO.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:11.62 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 33 132.7671 -1 60
GU.PCP.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:10.84 0.1 positive manual Pg 94 118.3926 0.427 76
IV.QLNO.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:09.11 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 108 107.8143 0.329 80
IV.FIN.SHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:08.13 0.1 positive manual Pg 116 102.8193 0.126 84
GU.RSP.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:08.77 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 16 60.2952 -0.542 63
MN.BNI.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:07.29 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 328 55.7997 -0.808 59
GU.LSD.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:06.71 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 4 92.6406 0.265 82
IV.MONC.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:06.25 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 54 84.9483 0.996 64
GU.STV.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:05.21 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 153 47.5191 -0.686 59
GU.RSP.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:01.74 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 16 60.2952 0.276 87
MN.BNI.HHN. 2007-08-20T17:13:00.62 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 328 55.7997 -0.139 93
GU.BHB.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:13:00.47 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 36 28.6491 -0.409 92
GU.STV.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:12:59.47 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 153 47.5191 -0.022 95
IV.DOI.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:12:58.66 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 131 20.5683 -0.11 73
GU.BHB.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:12:56.78 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 36 28.6491 0.189 95
IV.DOI.HHZ. 2007-08-20T17:12:55.40 0.1 positive manual Pg 131 20.5683 0.023 100
TDMT - Time Domain Moment Tensor
Fault Plane solutions in the area
Fault Plane solutions

Fault Plane solutions

The map reports the fault plane solutions for earthquakes in the region from 1977 to the date of this event. Red moment tensors are determined using the Regional Centroid Moment Tensor technique (RCMT, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT) applied for earthquakes with magnitude larger than 4.5 in the Euro-Mediterranenan area. Occasionally, when a station azimuthal coverage exists RCMTs can be obtained also for earthquakes with magnitude down to 4.0. The gray moment tensors are obtained with the Time Domain Moment Tensor method (TDMT, /tdmt). This technique is applied to earthquakes with magnitude ML greater than 3.2, when it is possible. The size of symbols scales with the calculated moment magnitude Mw.
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