Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M1.5 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on May 14, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
6b2b450039a5ea7f8a27dc2f33b0f6da899db746
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 02:29:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.88208,
7.05442
Temperature
-10.2°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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 60 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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