Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M0.5 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On February 1, 2026 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). With a focal depth of about 6 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
33fb2db11e3360c5deddbce14eea7c4ec69e4fe9
Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 19:07:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Courmayeur
Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.91811,
7.03326
Temperature
-10.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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