M1.2 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Aosta I

UTC time: 2026-05-18 03:04:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Aosta I. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 03:04:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.80678, 7.44710
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 346 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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