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M3.8 Depth: 3.2 km

M3.8 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 06:28:49 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near La Thuile on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) · 2026-01-12 06:28:49 UTC

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 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 06:28:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
City
La Thuile
Village
La Thuile
Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.74953, 6.89389
Temperature
-8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
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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