Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 6.4 km
- Source
- RESIF
Aosta Valley · Courmayeur
Country overviewItaly · Aosta Valley
M0.5 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On July 30, 2026 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
5a2005d5afb7959d63a5f69bcffe5d158ef62f6a
Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 08:55:35 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.88988,
7.03290
Temperature
8.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,269 Catalogue entries
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32
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