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M3.4 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Pré-Saint-Didier, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 06:28:49 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Pré-Saint-Didier on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Pré-Saint-Didier, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) · 2026-01-12 06:28:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Pré-Saint-Didier, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on January 12, 2026 at 06:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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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