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M1.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Aosta I (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 17:15:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Aosta I (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 17:15:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.81149, 7.37470
Temperature
-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

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