Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Ruynes-en-Margeride
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M1.5 Earthquake near Ruynes-en-Margeride, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On June 3, 2026 at 12:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Ruynes-en-Margeride, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.4.
Details
ID
0ffd2778cd6dd8e4bd844db4833492758d114cc2
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 12:50:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ruynes-en-Margeride
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.99917,
3.20530
Temperature
15.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Le Puy-Loudes Airfield44.7 kmStraight-line distance
France · LPY · LFHP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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