Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · Les Chalesmes
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M0.8 Earthquake near Les Chalesmes, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Les Chalesmes, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France) on October 17, 2026 at 06:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
4a339666f450417f702a230fc18f2b6f1eae7c84
Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 06:33:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Les Chalesmes
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.69773,
6.00666
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — deeper than 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
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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