Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
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M1.7 Earthquake near Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on April 22, 2026 at 00:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
34daa07dad20f208444852981d7402878070aa80
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 00:06:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.91667,
6.30534
Temperature
1.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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