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M1.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.3, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 00:45:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 00:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.3, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 00:45:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.88568, 7.01092
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 477 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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