M1.0 Depth: 17.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Quart, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Quart, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on June 12, 2026 at 08:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 RESIF. Italy: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 08:19:29 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Quart
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.79966, 7.45347
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 347 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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