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M1.8 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Orchamps-Vennes, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 11:37:57 UTC Local time: —

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 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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

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