Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Grand Est · Moyenmoutier
Country overviewFrance · Grand Est
M1.8 Earthquake near Moyenmoutier, Grand Est (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Moyenmoutier, Grand Est (France) on April 28, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
60459e363ce674dfca8cc2ae3ea038ea52f325f0
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 17:00:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Moyenmoutier
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.40495,
6.89976
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Grand Est
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
France
3