Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 0.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
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M1.2 Earthquake near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on January 13, 2026 at 19:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
Details
ID
37b83dfaf9da41e49facdcb4d7a8c5a4221052c0
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 19:40:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.08950,
6.85540
Temperature
-3.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 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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