Magnitude
M0.4
- Depth
- 8.8 km
- Source
- INGV
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Oyace
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M0.4 Earthquake near Oyace, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Oyace, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on May 17, 2026 at 12:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
bd660bfb67f52478aa4b4b8ff2b8df11a28024d3
Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 12:51:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Oyace
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.81830,
7.42080
Temperature
0.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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