Magnitude
M0.3
- Depth
- 8.5 km
- Source
- RESIF
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M0.3 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On May 19, 2026 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
3ee5e749ef3b93a832bfabad95ec205644e13c04
Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 14:13:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.89914,
7.03030
Temperature
-2.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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
09 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,245 Catalogue entries
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