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M1.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Chamonix F

UTC time: 2026-04-05 10:33:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Chamonix F on April 5, 2026 at 10:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 10:33:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.89596, 7.01501
Temperature
-2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 313 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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