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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 23:44:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.6, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy) on December 16, 2025 at 23:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 23:44:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.85133, 7.00978
Temperature
-6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 480 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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