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M1.1 Depth: 13.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Goncelin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 14:09:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 14:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Goncelin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 14:09:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Goncelin
County
Isère
Village
Goncelin
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.35328, 5.98215
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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