Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Brittany · Saint-Marcan
Country overviewBrittany · Saint-Marcan
Country overviewOn July 7, 2026 at 09:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Saint-Marcan, Brittany (France). 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS