Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Normandie · Merlerault-le-Pin
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M1.7 Earthquake near Merlerault-le-Pin, Normandie (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Merlerault-le-Pin, Normandie (France) on April 8, 2026 at 10:08 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
30b7a5142da2a3f3fc619fdbc477a2b079acbf39
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 10:08:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Godisson
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.67381,
0.25971
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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