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M1.2 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kœtzingue, Grand Est (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 23:29:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Kœtzingue, Grand Est (France) on May 2, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

France: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 23:29:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Grand Est
City
Kœtzingue
County
Haut-Rhin
Village
Kœtzingue
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.63146, 7.38312
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 285 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 393 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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