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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.4, near Clermont-Ferrand (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 09:58:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 09:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.4, near Clermont-Ferrand (France hexagonale). 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
M1.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 09:58:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
45.78158, 2.82234
Temperature
12.7°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: 12 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 402 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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