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M1.4 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 03:28:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 03:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). With a focal depth of about 6 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 03:28:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
City
La Thuile
Village
La Thuile
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.74412, 6.88523
Temperature
-9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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