Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 9.4 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Valloire
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M1.2 Earthquake near Valloire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2026 at 08:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Valloire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
4e9da75d273504f36dd92969f03ed6a79e7a1e16
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 08:38:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Valloire
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.10323,
6.46453
Temperature
16.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — deeper than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 198 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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29
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