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M3.3 Depth: 7.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Valtournenche, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 20:21:44 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Valtournenche on Jan 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Valtournenche, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) · 2026-01-20 20:21:44 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Valtournenche, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on January 20, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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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