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M0.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Quart, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 08:19:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 08:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Quart, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). With a focal depth of about 12 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 08:19:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
City
Quart
Village
Quart
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.79530, 7.45970
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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: 347 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 489 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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