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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Noidant-le-Rocheux, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 08:11:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Noidant-le-Rocheux, Grand Est (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 08:11:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Grand Est
City
Noidant-le-Rocheux
County
Haute-Marne
Village
Noidant-le-Rocheux
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.82044, 5.24953
Temperature
23.4°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
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

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    Distance: 285 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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