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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.7, near of Cholet (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 10:05:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.7, near of Cholet (France hexagonale) on March 20, 2026 at 10:05 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 10:05:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
46.97443, -0.88402
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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