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M0.8 Depth: 3.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 10:59:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on June 26, 2026 at 10:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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.

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