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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Moyenmoutier, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 17:00:57 UTC Local time: —

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: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 17:00:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Grand Est
City
Moyenmoutier
County
Vosges
Village
Moyenmoutier
Source
resif
Coordinates
48.40495, 6.89976

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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
5 km — close to the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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

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