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M0.7 Depth: 5.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Chamonix F

UTC time: 2026-03-21 23:10:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 23:10 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Chamonix F. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 23:10:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.89591, 7.01468
Temperature
-12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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

  • 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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