Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Forgeux
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M1.2 Earthquake near Saint-Forgeux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 09:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Saint-Forgeux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
31b264674ca4d87135062b01afb64dc45db7c217
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 09:54:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saint-Forgeux
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.86995,
4.46097
Temperature
23.4°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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 198 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
531
Country (24h)
France
33
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