Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aosta Valley · Courmayeur
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M1.2 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy) on October 12, 2026 at 16:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.
Details
ID
406e6163d15071bcc2389611f853cea96a9f9b3f
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 16:49:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.87060,
6.99660
Temperature
1.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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27
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