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M1.6 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 11 km NE Courmayeur (AO) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 16:53:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 25, 2025 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE Courmayeur (AO) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 16:53:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.87220, 7.04930
Temperature
-14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — close to 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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