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M1.1 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Notre-Dame-de-Commiers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 12:17:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Notre-Dame-de-Commiers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on July 29, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 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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