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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Aurillac (France hexagonale)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 05:51:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Aurillac (France hexagonale) on April 3, 2026 at 05:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 05:51:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
44.95581, 3.05845
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 93 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 313 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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