Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Prix
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M1.5 Earthquake near Saint-Prix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On January 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Saint-Prix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
ID
2a29e82282ed7577f7c9d7b3884f7a1dc428ddf1
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 09:23:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saint-Prix
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.23023,
3.64843
Temperature
8.7°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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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