Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M1.7 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on May 23, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
681946b3bc438d6a613030e5a41430ff19b63fb0
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 02:36:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.87365,
7.03477
Temperature
3.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Switzerland
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 60 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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