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M0.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Chamonix F

UTC time: 2026-09-03 06:41:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Chamonix F on September 3, 2026 at 06:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 06:41:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.90236, 7.00415
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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