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M1.7 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.7, near Thonon-les-Bains (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:13:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.7, near Thonon-les-Bains (France hexagonale) on May 5, 2026 at 09:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:13:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
46.18670, 6.67910
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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