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M1.2 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 04:33:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 04:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 04:33:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
City
Courmayeur
Village
Courmayeur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.87490, 7.00810
Temperature
-8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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

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