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M1.4 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Aosta I

UTC time: 2026-05-21 01:03:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Aosta I on May 21, 2026 at 01:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 01:03:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.80402, 7.45223
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 347 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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