Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 9.3 km
- Source
- INGV
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Pré-Saint-Didier
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M3.4 Earthquake near Pré-Saint-Didier, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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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 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
Details
ID
487faa533520ecc4ae3d95b0ce0dc42ef273790a
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 06:28:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Pré-Saint-Didier
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.73100,
6.93200
Temperature
-8.4°C
Depth profile
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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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 145 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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