Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- RESIF
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Country overviewItaly
M0.5 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy) on December 18, 2025 at 18:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
f413d69ae129b69d367e4fc2d4e5d774642642d4
Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 18:05:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.85501,
6.96381
Temperature
-5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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