Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Verneix
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M1.7 Earthquake near Verneix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Verneix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on August 14, 2026 at 08:50 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 event was recorded by RESIF. France: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
5f69e7f19d8dea37fd274193b799098f2efee8b1
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 08:50:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Verneix
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.40337,
2.67740
Temperature
33.1°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
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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