Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 3.2 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · La Thuile
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M3.8 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On January 12, 2026 at 06:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
Details
ID
57b54d027e5266c6eb1a2091749a7084f1195f87
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 06:28:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
La Thuile
Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.74953,
6.89389
Temperature
-8.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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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Country (24h)
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57
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