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M0.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near V3 Monte Bianco (ITALIA, FRANCIA, SVIZZERA)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:04:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 10:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near V3 Monte Bianco (ITALIA, FRANCIA, SVIZZERA). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:04:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.91780, 6.74880
Temperature
8.7°C

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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
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: 292 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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