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M1.6 Depth: 24.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Le Bouchaud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 20:13:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Le Bouchaud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on August 5, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
24.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 20:13:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Le Bouchaud
County
Allier
Village
Le Bouchaud
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.31843, 3.92669
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.7 km
Shallow
24.7 km
24.7 km — deeper than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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

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