Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 28.7 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Pralognan-la-Vanoise
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M2.8 Earthquake near Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on October 13, 2026 at 12:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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 M2.2.
Details
ID
6312e6321c9f6af2944c3b16d8c77ee02df95903
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
28.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 12:56:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.40010,
6.74265
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28.7 km
28.7 km — deeper than 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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