M0.4 Depth: 8.8 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 13:12:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 13:12 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 13:12:32 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.85247, 7.01012
Temperature
5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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