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M0.5 Depth: 5.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 11:43:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 11:43:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Aosta Valley
City
Courmayeur
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.88126, 7.02046
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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