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M1.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near FRANCE

UTC time: 2026-04-29 00:14:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE on April 29, 2026 at 00:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 00:14:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.25770, 6.71880
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 329 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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