Back to map
M1.2 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 07:00:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Courmayeur, Aosta Valley (Italy) on September 2, 2026 at 07:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 INGV. Italy: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 07:00:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Aosta Valley
City
Courmayeur
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.85330, 7.02180
Temperature
2.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 313 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

Historic earthquake map · Italy

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Italy

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share