M1.4 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 12:57:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 12:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy). With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 12:57:47 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.89800, 7.01640
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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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