Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 5.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M1.2 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
9f63f299099b7c8bead6cce0eeafe087b1ad019d
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 04:33:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Courmayeur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.87490,
7.00810
Temperature
-8.2°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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51
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