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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Les Contamines-Montjoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 06:28:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Les Contamines-Montjoie on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Les Contamines-Montjoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) · 2026-01-12 06:28:51 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Les Contamines-Montjoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) on January 12, 2026 at 06:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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    Distance: 295 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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