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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 14:21:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 14:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

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

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