Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · Saône
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M1.9 Earthquake near Saône, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France)
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About this earthquake
On August 5, 2026 at 10:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Saône, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France). 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
5dc7eb8913c439ffd4d4ed6395ba209dcd3ea4f7
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 10:32:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Saône
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.20655,
6.10979
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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