Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M1.6 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on May 2, 2026 at 16:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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.
Italy: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
a1e9bcb1c3e1949f90411fd1eec8da1e16d8be4c
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 16:51:25 UTC
Local time
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City
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.89468,
7.01647
Temperature
-2.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,245 Catalogue entries
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