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M3.0 Depth: 9.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 03:07:42 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near La Thuile on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) · 2026-01-12 03:07:42 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 03:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 03:07:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
City
La Thuile
Village
La Thuile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.74650, 6.91930
Temperature
-9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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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