Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Villerest
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M1.6 Earthquake near Villerest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Villerest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on April 23, 2026 at 07:33 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M0.8.
Details
ID
283fdc16013cf94cf654d5aa2215ba360ac01001
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 07:33:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Villerest
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.98662,
4.00267
Temperature
16.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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
Volcanoes nearby
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
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