Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 8.3 km
- Source
- RESIF
Grand Est · Neufmaisons
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M1.6 Earthquake near Neufmaisons, Grand Est (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Neufmaisons, Grand Est (France) on September 16, 2026 at 09:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
3b1dff1b6f21ae7b9898268fa5ec942e3d59b1e6
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 09:58:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Neufmaisons
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.42312,
6.88890
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — close to 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
Grand Est
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
580
Country (24h)
France
30
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