Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Grand Est · Rupt-sur-Moselle
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M1.8 Earthquake near Rupt-sur-Moselle, Grand Est (France)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 10:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Rupt-sur-Moselle, Grand Est (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
1700c0f979d281850c9cc522ed272e6eb0fa57af
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 10:00:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Rupt-sur-Moselle
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.95707,
6.61563
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Grand Est
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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27
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