Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Saint-Sixte
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M1.5 Earthquake near Saint-Sixte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
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About this earthquake
On February 26, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Saint-Sixte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.
Details
ID
7df219c410829e305d4783d5623ad60af2bf6cc6
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 15:00:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saint-Sixte
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.76101,
3.96400
Temperature
14.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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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