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M3.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 03:07:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near La Thuile on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) · 2026-01-12 03:07:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 03:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy). Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 03:07:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
City
La Thuile
Village
La Thuile
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.74426, 6.92041
Temperature
-9.9°C

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Depth profile

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