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M0.8 Depth: 13.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Allevard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 14:42:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Allevard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 14:42:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
City
Allevard
County
Isère
Village
Allevard
Source
resif
Coordinates
45.38712, 6.09121
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 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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