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M0.5 Depth: 3.6 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.5, near of Aosta (France hexagonale) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 18:05:19 UTC Local time: —

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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 18:05:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.85501, 6.96381
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 309 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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