Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 39.7 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Sainte-Thérence
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M3.3 Earthquake near Sainte-Thérence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On March 9, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Sainte-Thérence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
155e0307e4e078538aaf45fcadf4b514aa5ea1c6
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
39.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 23:06:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Sainte-Thérence
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.24209,
2.55680
Depth profile
Shallow
39.7 km
39.7 km — deeper 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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 29 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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