M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.8, near Besançon (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 09:52:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.8, near Besançon (France hexagonale) on May 6, 2026 at 09:52 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 09:52:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.18731, 6.04187
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 281 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 337 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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