Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Monteynard
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M1.4 Earthquake near Monteynard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On May 11, 2026 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Monteynard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.
Details
ID
725064cdefff91849d84da88d4ce398d346e9eb6
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 22:54:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Monteynard
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.95895,
5.69676
Temperature
4.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 199 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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