Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 8.7 km
- Source
- RESIF
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · La Thuile
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M1.8 Earthquake near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on January 28, 2026 at 09:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
e8c88a7fb2515db18377ee7bd3242df21a6fbcc4
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 09:52:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
La Thuile
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.74045,
6.90329
Temperature
-11.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,248 Catalogue entries
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