Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 3.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aosta Valley · Ollomont
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M1.5 Earthquake near Ollomont, Aosta Valley (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Ollomont, Aosta Valley (Italy) on July 16, 2026 at 06:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
e46eab57c7ca643bb50bdc09f0058ac5f5670e4f
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 06:55:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Ollomont
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.85910,
7.32250
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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36
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