Magnitude
M0.7
- Depth
- 6.3 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste · Courmayeur
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M0.7 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste (Italy) on June 21, 2026 at 00:16 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.
Italy: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
fa441ccf98fb21a92e8d24e0255268cb3a81c3be
Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 00:16:27 UTC
Local time
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City
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.90011,
7.00952
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,249 Catalogue entries
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