M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.7, near Montbéliard (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 00:40:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 00:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.7, near Montbéliard (France hexagonale). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 00:40:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.29152, 6.68727
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 320 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 329 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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