M1.3 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Valtournenche, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 23:36:34 UTC Local time:

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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 23:36:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Village
Valtournenche
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.87606, 7.59189
Temperature
-16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
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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