Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 5.5 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M1.1 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on February 18, 2026 at 00:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Italy: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
ID
02e763e81c296b71e33e8dc8ccfb64a645b4bc92
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 00:37:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Courmayeur
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.89704,
7.01356
Temperature
-7.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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