Magnitude
M0.6
- Depth
- 5.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aosta Valley · Courmayeur
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M0.6 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy) on September 24, 2026 at 09:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
f33d0f21a3d82166a2cebfa1b2f107ba406944f9
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 09:38:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.89670,
7.00850
Temperature
3.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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
24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,274 Catalogue entries
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