Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M0.5 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on March 7, 2026 at 05:46 UTC. 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.
Italy: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
6e641c83be48696584c37027231bf5f0a5fee6ad
Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 05:46:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Courmayeur
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.89356,
7.01271
Temperature
-4.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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