Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- -0.8 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · Orchamps-Vennes
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M1.8 Earthquake near Orchamps-Vennes, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Orchamps-Vennes, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France) on August 3, 2026 at 11:37 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.
Details
ID
10f120a98471df2fb833c3d1cd031efb98f5c056
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
-0.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 11:37:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Orchamps-Vennes
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.13681,
6.53814
Temperature
29.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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