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M1.7 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Chamonix F (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 16:36:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Chamonix F (Italy) on September 18, 2025 at 16:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 16:36:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.89678, 7.01567
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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