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M1.5 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 9 km NE Courmayeur (AO) (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 10:20:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 10:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 9 km NE Courmayeur (AO) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 10:20:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.87330, 7.01550
Temperature
-11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — close to 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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