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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near Sion (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 14:31:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.2, near Sion (France hexagonale) on April 29, 2026 at 14:31 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
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 14:31:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
46.22214, 6.96573
Temperature
-0.8°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: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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