Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- RESIF
Grand Est · Raon-l'Étape
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M1.6 Earthquake near Raon-l'Étape, Grand Est (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Raon-l'Étape, Grand Est (France) on July 8, 2026 at 10:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
10a49e072c29202c2126344c1d01cd9388211072
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 10:02:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Raon-l'Étape
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.39522,
6.84570
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Grand Est
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
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