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M0.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.7, near of Gap (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 15:03:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake of magnitude 0.7, near of Gap (France hexagonale) on March 16, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 15:03:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
44.56862, 6.65824
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 427 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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