Magnitude
M0.6
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- RESIF
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · La Thuile
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M0.6 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on January 28, 2026 at 09:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
152cb9becc68124deae6f7784d5ab754b955fb30
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 09:53:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
La Thuile
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.73959,
6.91789
Temperature
-11.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,248 Catalogue entries
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