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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Bussières, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 09:00:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Bussières, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté (France) on August 7, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 09:00:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
City
Bussières
County
Yonne
Village
Bussières
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.42713, 4.06438
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 200 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 367 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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