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M1.8 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.8, near Firminy (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 11:24:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.8, near Firminy (France hexagonale). With a focal depth of about 13 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 RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 11:24:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
45.11695, 4.49420
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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: 140 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 364 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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