Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Vallorcine
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M1.0 Earthquake near Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On August 28, 2026 at 05:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.
Details
ID
2191ef01218699e26b3b7199cd37fd87fc3eaff8
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 05:29:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Vallorcine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.03220,
6.85720
Temperature
5.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 198 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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