Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Country overviewItaly
M1.2 Earthquake near Courmayeur I (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur I (Italy) on December 24, 2025 at 10:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
ID
1a4c31e1d51d0450996c47baaeffeeecc972406a
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 10:53:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.75358,
6.97513
Temperature
-8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
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
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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