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M1.0 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 05:29:55 UTC Local time: —

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 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 05:29:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Vallorcine
County
Upper Savoy
Village
Vallorcine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.03220, 6.85720
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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

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