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M0.7 Depth: 5.7 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Chamonix F

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:16:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Chamonix F on May 5, 2026 at 04:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:16:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.89601, 7.01090
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 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: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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