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M1.2 Depth: -1.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Bellevaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 23:50:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Bellevaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

France: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-1.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 23:50:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Bellevaux
County
Haute-Savoie
Village
Bellevaux
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.25328, 6.52392
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.1 km
Shallow
-1.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 278 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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