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M1.2 Depth: 0.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.2, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 21:18:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.2, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 21:18:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.85139, 7.05597
Temperature
-6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 316 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 480 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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