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M1.0 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.0, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 10:53:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 1.0, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy) on December 24, 2025 at 10:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 10:53:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.74026, 6.98381
Temperature
-9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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: 311 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 493 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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