M1.4 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lullin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 22:35:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lullin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 22:35:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Lullin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.27410, 6.52540
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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: 279 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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