Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Country overviewItaly
M1.6 Earthquake near 11 km NE Courmayeur (AO) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2025 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE Courmayeur (AO) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
64ecb2badd1ce819921e26de31f6b269d0cc6bc1
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 02:51:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.88030,
7.04620
Temperature
-1.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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815
Country (24h)
Italy
42
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