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M0.9 Depth: 1.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Chamonix F

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:04:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 10:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Chamonix F. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:04:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.91351, 6.76386
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 293 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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