Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Valtournenche
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M1.3 Earthquake near Valtournenche, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Valtournenche, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on March 26, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Italy: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
461939db42b1dba5f51ae5d2a4f2cfa7722d40f6
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 23:36:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Valtournenche
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.87606,
7.59189
Temperature
-16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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